Pay Rate:
$52.07 per hour, plus premium of $2.60 paid on all base hours
Overtime paid at 2x hourly rate
Starting with 3 weeks of Vacation annually
Quarterly eligibility for Gainsharing incentive payment
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Permanent: Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30
About The Role:
This position reports to the Electrical Maintenance Team Leader in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill, employs approximately 390 mill employees in a 24-hour operation approximately 10 minutes south of Grande Prairie.
Key Functions
The Electrician is responsible to safely assemble, install, test and maintain 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 need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
Key Accountabilities
· Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.
· Maintain and optimize the performance of VFDs, PLCs, soft starts, MCCs, protection relays, and associated measuring and control devices.
· Install and commission distribution and control equipment as per engineered specifications in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code.
· Contribute to the improvement of safety and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.
About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
· Journeyman Electrician or at least 3rd year Apprentice
· Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call
· 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 communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
· Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to change
· 5 years’ experience as a full-time Electrician
· Ability to travel internationally if required
· 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers 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.
We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:
· Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
· Immediate Medical & Dental coverage
· Life & Disability Insurance
· Pension and Retirement Savings Options
· Education & Development (onsite and offsite)
· On-site Cafeteria
· On-site Nurse
· Strong Safety Culture
Physical Location of Position:
Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.
Pay: $52.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
