Journeyman Electrician

Position Title:  Journeyman Electrician Grande Prairie, AB   Pay Rate: $52.07 per hour plus shift premium of $2.60 paid on all base hours   Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Permanent   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, employees approximately 390 mill employees in a 24-hour operation.   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   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.   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 Required qualifications include: Journeyman Electrician 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 communication skills. 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 fulltime Electrician   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 Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Life & Disability Insurance 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.   Global Cellulose Fibers 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.  Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.