Electrical Designer jobs in Fort Smith, AR

The position of Electrical Supervisor is located at the Mansfield, Arkansas, sawmill operation. This position will be responsible for safety, execution of electrical/maintenance work, cost management, and quality.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Manage electrical and instrumentation departments to improve efficiencies and ultimately reduce costs.
• Disseminate technical knowledge to hourly staff via in-house training to enhance the technical and troubleshooting skills of the personnel.
• Lead safety-related inspections and training to enhance and promote the safety culture.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Five-plus years of experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Broad maintenance experience in a sawmill or industrial environment
• Prior proven experience as a supervisor and leader 
• Demonstrative safety leadership with knowledge of safety procedures (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
• High awareness of quality control practices
• Experienced in the use of preventative maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime, production volume, and quality targets are met
• Can effectively use training resources to maximize technical skills
• Very good team-building and motivational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred requirements include:

• An associate's degree or higher in Engineering or Industrial electronics or a related field would be a plus
• The preferred candidate will have hands-on electrical knowledge in a plant environment including knowledge of National Electrical Codes and OSHA, AC VFDs, medium voltage equipment, and programming/troubleshooting PLCs

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
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

• Relocation is available for this role

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

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 is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

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 reflect 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