High Voltage/Powerhouse Electrician

Collins Pine - Chester, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chester, CA

About the position

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. The Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems in a wood products facility to ensure optimal operations. We are looking for a high voltage electrician with prior experience in a powerhouse.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Install electrical systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems occurring during manufacturing processes.
• Check, service, repair or replace all types of A.C. circuits/D.C electrical systems, C. and D.C. drives, controls, and motors, electrical control devices, wiring, and components on control modular assemblies.
• Apply the theory and operation of PLCs, HMIs, and network communications to optimize operations.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Guide electrician trainees to perform electrical installations of machinery, electrical wiring, and fixtures, follow electrical schematics and regulations, understand electrical theory and mathematics, and use the materials and tools of the electrical trade.
• Communicate with and listen to supervisor, other electricians, and electrician trainees with the desire to work as an effective team.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• One year of experience working as an industrial electrician or be a licensed electrician from states that provide licensing.
• Prior experience with high voltage or a powerhouse preferred.
• Have an advanced understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, and schematics.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Provide basic tools to perform routine electrical activities.