Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Columbus, GA

Our Controls Specialist position will help the division with PLC controls, networking issues, or questions.  It is the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.

What you will do:

• Understand efficient and profitable process-control operation for manufacturing operations
• Lead process-control projects with supervising mill personnel and outside contractors during installation of process-control equipment
• Monitor new process-control systems to maximize productivity, safety, and profitability
• Manage mill maintenance and production during servicing of process-control equipment
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications
• Responsible for recommendations to improves safety though upgrading targeted equipment
• Develop process improvements at mill for efficiency, cost reduction, and overall production increase at the manufacturing operations through the optimization and upgrading of production process-controls systems
• Locate and diagnose trouble in electrical system or equipment
• Monitor the maintenance of installed process-control equipment to increase reliability
• Special projects and other duties assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Previous industrial experience
• Familiar with Allen Bradley products: Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC and Associated software, VFDs, RSView/Panelview software
• Experience with PLC5 and Control Logix PLC platforms
• Experience with Mitsubishi VFDs, Wonderware HMI software
• Familiarity with Porter Optimization and Controls System, USNR Optimization and Controls System, and Comact Optimization and Controls System
• Familiarity with MFPA 70E Codes and National Electric Codes
• Experience with communication network protocols; ethernet, Devicenet, Controlnet
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience working with high and low voltage
• Understanding of and experience with electrical schematics

What will make you stand out:

• Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective and timely manner, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outside normal hours as tasks dictate
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay 
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k, life insurance, disability
• Paid vacation and holidays

Apply:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

Come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). 

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)