Journeyman Electrician

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location: 53024A Resources Road, County of Grande Prairie No.1

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Team Leader in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill, employing approximately 390 mill employees in a 24-hour operation.

Key Functions:

The Electrician is responsible for safely assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring and equipment using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the problem. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety:

- Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Maintain wiring and control equipment in process areas:

- Maintain and optimize the performance of VFDs, PLCs, soft starts, MCCs, protection relays, and associated measuring and control devices.

Install new electrical equipment:

- Install and commission distribution and control equipment as per engineered specifications in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code.

Work Systems Improvements:

- Contribute to the improvement of safety and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions, and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Core Competencies:

- Strong Safety Commitment
- Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
- Time Management – Planning and Organizing
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Decision Making and Judgment
- Communication
- Team Work

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include:

- Willing and able to work shift, overtime, weekends, and on-call
- 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
- Experience in reading engineering drawings
- Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with electrical and instrumentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Strong self-motivation
- Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy environment
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to change
- Ability to travel internationally if required.

Preferred qualifications include:

- 5 years’ experience as a full-time Electrician

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- On-site Cafeteria
- On-site Nurse
- Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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