Electrical Superintendent

Full-time position reporting to the Vice-President of Operations.

About the role

This is a broad-class position performing skilled electrical, instrument, and communications work requiring a Limited or General Signing Supervisor license. The Electrical Superintendent manages and supervises all electricians and electrical work, including regular maintenance, repairs, and installation of new facilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support to electricians, millwrights with LME’s, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Maintenance Superintendent to ensure efficient execution of activities.
• Procure and ensure availability of materials needed for specific tasks.
• Coordinate and assist in determining construction methods, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary facilities, and controls.
• Assist in resolving construction problems such as lack of productivity and work interfaces.
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure personal and employee safety by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Responsible for the safe conduct of Freres’ personnel to ensure a zero-accident project; ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements.
• Assist in developing and writing programs for numerically controlled machines using engineering specifications and drawings.
• Analyze engineering drawings to define configuration of parts and determine type and sequence of machine operations.
• Develop programs for machining parts, tools, or sheet metal on numerically controlled machine tools.
• Make proper cutter selections considering speeds, types of cutters, feeds, and control system limitations.
• Test and modify existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, processes, and techniques for installing, programming, and maintaining precision instruments and process control equipment.
• Skill in repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying, calibrating, and installing precision instruments.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example.
• Collaborate with departments, production managers, electrical, and maintenance personnel to translate work requirements into clear, achievable plans.
• Inform and request feedback from the Electrical Supervisor.
• Deploy fast action response teams with clear guidance and direction during upset machine conditions.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Limited or General Signing Supervisor License.
• 10+ years’ experience in a leadership role overseeing projects.
• Expertise in electrical project work.
• Mill experience preferred.
• 10+ years of electrical work in industry.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a lead position with a company.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, computer, and math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Positive and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure.
• Time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
• Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management, supervised employees, vendors, and customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience using a scanner/tagging system for inventory control.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Flexible schedule: working shift work and weekends.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt, and frequent high levels of noise.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently.
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature.
• Consistently works near or around mechanical parts.
• Frequent reaching, handling, carrying, and balancing.

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 (DOE and certifications).

Benefits

• Highly competitive wage.
• PTO.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Section 125.
• 401K.
• Profit sharing.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses.

About the Company

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly known as Freres Lumber Co., Inc., was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities in the Santiam Canyon, committed to operating for another 100+ years. We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, and cogeneration facility. We specialize in creating high-quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, and electricity. Our passion for continuous improvement and innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of Mass Ply Panel, a unique, patented wood product. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!