Job Description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Ranger Board MDF, in Blue Ridge, AB is currently recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role provides technical direction and frontline leadership to our E&I crew, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical and instrumentation systems across the facility. This is a key position that supports plant uptime, continuous improvement, and long-term asset health.

You'll do:

• Champion a safe work environment by enforcing safe work practices, supporting company policies, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring proper training and adherence to electrical and instrumentation standards.
• Provide day to day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the electrical and instrumentation team, fostering a high performance, collaborative culture.
• Work closely with Production, Technical, and Purchasing teams to maintain equipment reliability and support operational targets.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise E&I work activities, including work orders, priority setting, shutdown coordination, and emergency breakdown response.
• Lead and support major maintenance projects, including electrical and instrumentation components of capital upgrades.
• Collaborate with reliability personnel to develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee instrumentation systems including sensors, analyzers, control loops, calibrations, and documentation.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation budgets, monitor maintenance costs, and contribute to capital planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, system optimization, and maintenance best practices.

You have:

• A Journeyperson Electrician or Instrumentation Technician trade certificate (Red Seal preferred) or an Electrical Engineering Degree with manufacturing experience.
• Strong technical background in both electrical and instrumentation systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven troubleshooting and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• 5–8 years of industrial E&I experience; experience in wood products or heavy manufacturing is an asset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop team members.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, HMIs, instrumentation loops, and industrial control systems.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex work activities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CMMS systems (Maximo experience would be an asset)

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Your Workplace Location:

Located in Alberta, Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, or Blue Ridge have populations varying from 200 to 10,500. These communities are located less than 2 hours West of the major City of Edmonton or 3 hours East of the world-renowned Jasper National Park. These communities offer affordable housing, recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, and many activities for the outdoor enthusiast year-round. It doesn’t take long to feel part of our welcoming communities!

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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