TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
ELECTRICIAN
Primary Function:
The incumbent provides advanced skillsets and indirect leadership of the
Electrical Department of Otsego Paper LLC. The areas of responsibility include
but are not limited to supervision and planning coverage of Electricians for the
Foreman and maintenance, repair and installation work related to the plant's
electrical, motor, and drive systems - to ensure proper and efficient utilization of
equipment, materials and manpower - maximizing safety of personnel and
reliability/performance of equipment
Basic Requirements:
• Must be able to perform this job safely.
• Must be capable of carrying on-call phone and working weekends without
assistance.
• Advanced experience with electrical trades development and training.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office suite, spreadsheets, data entry, etc.)
• Assist with scheduling, time management, and record keeping within department and
responsible for these items when acting Foreman.
• Maintain safe working conditions for all departmental reports and ensure their
compliance with Plant Safety Programs.
• Maintain well organized and accurate records relating to equipment maintenance,
process efficiency, government agency reports, permits and material requisitions.
• Assists with developing and coordinating a comprehensive departmental
responsibility program contributing to the total plant objective of maximum profit
through low delay, improved productivity, and maintenance cost control.
• Assist Foreman with compliance with local, state, Factory Mutual and Company
environmental and safety regulations. Recommend and implement corrective
actions which can be made to meet this goal.
• Can read and follow basic P&ID’s, electrical one-lines and schematics, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of morale within the department to aid
productivity and employee retention.
• Display advanced competencies in the following areas: communication, decision
making/problem solving, developing others, energy, drive, ambition, job knowledge,
leadership, managing conflict/negotiation, managing resources, and work quality.
• Experience with machine control circuitry and motor control design, including safety
circuits and adherence to NEC and NFPA codes.
Assist with management of the Electrical Distribution of the mill:
• Maintenance of all equipment
• RPM Program requirements
• All inspections and SAR requirements
Preferred Electrical Experience:
• Residential voltage systems (115/230 volt)
• Industrial voltage systems (3 phase 480/2400/13800 volt)
• Power generation
• Distribution, transformers, ground detection systems
• Power relays and metering
• Switchgear, circuit breakers, fusing
• Motor enclosures, starters, heaters, pilot circuitry
• Pushbuttons, timers and devices
• Induction and DC motors
• Conductor, protection and conduit sizing
• VFD setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Power transmission (belting, couplings, etc.)
• Power factor correction capacitors
• Wiring diagrams and schematics
• PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic basic operation
• Preferred experience with process control:
• PID Control Loops
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
Preferred Experience with safety systems:
• Integration with legacy systems
• Upgrades to existing
• Basic knowledge of codes

Job Procedures and Requirements:

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the incumbent is experienced in industrial electrical
distribution and controls. They must continually elicit a high standard of safety
performance both for themselves. They must be proficient in all aspects of
the mill electrical distribution.

The incumbent must be a licensed Journeyman Electrician in the State of Michigan.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance for
the electrical distribution, motor and drive systems both in the mill and power house.
They must possess a high degree of technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of
manufacturing process control and electrical systems. The incumbent must stay abreast
of new technologies and work with the engineering group with planning and
implementing new capital projects within their area of expertise.

Qualifications:
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician in the State of Michigan.
• 2+ Years Industrial Electrical Experience.
• USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global and Environmental
compliance experience preferred.
• USG RPM program experience preferred.
USG - Confidential

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran