Electrical Projects & Controls Technician

Description

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.

Position Summary:

The Electrical Projects and Controls Tech is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for our wood products facilities. In addition, this person will assist with capital projects, facility maintenance and shutdown activities to ensure facility safety and minimal impact to production. This is a hourly position that must be located in Lakeview, Oregon or Chester, California.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Examine facility processes to develop and implement changes and new designs that improve and increase efficiency/productivity. Seamlessly combine newer technologies and extensions of current architectures.
• Provide technical support of Programmable Logical Controller based hardware and software while utilizing electronic and mechanical theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical crew to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices within areas of expertise.
• Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to process control system configuration including SOP’s.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for facility shutdown activities.
• Assist the maintenance teams to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues.
• Maintain a culture of efficiency and the ability to react quickly to downtime events.
• Work with operational teams to support and/or lead continuous improvement of assets and asset performance.
• Assist with planning and coordination of technical design and engineering implementation of project work under the direction of the Electrical and Process Control Engineer.
• Coordinate and communicate activities with necessary departments for maintenance and repair work.
• Provide support for maintenance and operations, capital project implementation and other continuous improvement projects to include:
  • assisting with electrical and process control plans,
  • supporting installations,
  • providing electrical budgets, and
  • collaborating with in-house and outside contractor personnel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of facility equipment and processes and the ability to troubleshoot potential issues within the electrical and/or control systems.
• Proficient using personal computers and associated software (MS Suite, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD, Rockwell Software, etc.).
• Full understanding of pressure, flow, level, temperature measurements and calibration techniques.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive with the ability to multi-task in an organized manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead or work as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to frequently travel to other Collins’ facilities in Lakeview, OR; Chester, CA; and Kane, PA.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Oregon electrical license preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position required.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with steam, hydraulic, and pneumatics systems.
• Working experience with Allen-Bradley , FactoryTalk, Ignition or equivalent.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.

Oversee electrical or mechanical control systems, equipment, and machinery operation and installations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)