Electrical and Controls Team Lead - Grande Prairie, AB

This position is part of the Softwood Lumber Business located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The Sawmill is a high volume, high recovery, dimension lumber operation that runs three shifts on a 7-day basis.

As Electrical and Process Control Team Lead, you will plan and lead a team of Electricians and Process Control Technicians in the areas of safety, quality and maintenance for all equipment and facilities in order to meet department and unit goals. You will facilitate team meetings & trainings; identify safety, environmental, quality & production issues; collaborate with the production team to maximize productivity and minimize cost and reduce waste; develop the skill set of associates; and proactively address team issues or concerns.

Additionally, you will lead your team by proactively resolving employee issues, building teamwork as well as ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. As such, you are expected to have a proven track record of demonstrating safety excellence, driving positive change, improving maintenance systems and effectively leading employees.

1. Lead a team of Electricians and Process Controls Technicians to meet department and unit goals in equipment and building safety, quality, reliability, and maintenance, as well as elevate constraints and debottleneck equipment.
2. Improve preventive and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.
3. Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality and overall uptime goals are met.
4. Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial environments.
5. Oversee, test, adjust, troubleshoot, image and backup or install electronic equipment such as industrial controls, circuit boards and switches; program PLC controls, HMIs, VB.NET and C# utility applications, SQL and Access databases, motion control systems, communications protocols including Networks and VLANs (both copper and fiber), Modbus, Modbus+, and DeviceNET, Computers and Computer Optimization Systems.
6. Plan, develop, manage, and provide effective leadership for the electrical team through:
   • Ensuring the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns.
   • Driving an electrical safety culture based on CSA Z462 compliance and CEC.
   • Actively leading and developing the electrical maintenance team to ensure effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams.
   • Effectively implement training resources to build team capacity by enhancing and building the team's technical skills.
7. Use computer-based programs to prioritize maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and plan and schedule the weekly work for the electrical department.
8. Research and Procure necessary parts for repairs and or upgrades.
9. Computer Optimization Systems:
   • Manage parameters of various Computer Optimizer Systems to safely maximize recovery, quality, and production.
   • Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and backup various optimizers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or an Engineering Technologist Diploma (or higher) in a related field such as Electrical Engineering/Technologist, Computer Engineering/Technologist, Electronics Engineering/Technologist.
• At least 3 years' experience working with a team in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead a team to a high level of safety performance.
• Work-related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives.
• At least 3 years of electrical and controls experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with an understanding of industrial electrical components.
• Proficient Logix5000 and HMI and associated control systems.
• High level of proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives/servo drives and associated motion control systems.
• Proven expertise in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods.
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environment, quality, productivity and people development.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs, internet, and computer-based maintenance programs (SAP, CAD, etc.), VB.NET, C#, SQL and Access databases.
• Must be able to accept calls during non-business hours, as needed.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, when necessary.
• Working knowledge of business and financial concepts.
• Understand the function and operation of mechanical hardware and/or packaging equipment or material handling equipment.
• Industrial control system design, programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Modicon, Allen Bradley PLC's, AC and DC drives and other industrial control components and devices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical diagrams and drawings.
• Networks including Modbus, Modbus+, Ethernet (both copper and fiber) and VLANs, and DeviceNET.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC Expert.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluid power systems.
• Experience in a high-performance work system.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $104,400 - $153,800 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Wood Products: We have been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 120 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.