Electrical Engineer

Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

• Flex and connected mode (telecommuting, flexible schedule)
• Telemedicine, Group insurance
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
• Financial Benefits: Profit Sharing Plan, Retirement Plan with company matching, Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program
• Base salary range starting at $100,000 USD annually

Electrical Engineer

Location: Ashland, Virginia
Department: Maintenance – Electrical
Reports to: Maintenance Electrical Manager

At our Ashland, VA paper mill, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations, contributing directly to the performance of our paper machine and converting assets.

Your responsibilities:

• Support daily mill operations by providing technical expertise in electrical systems, drives, instrumentation, and automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues affecting production, including PLCs, motor control centers, DCS/automation systems, sensors, networks, and field instrumentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance electricians, operators, and reliability teams to ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including inspection, condition‑based monitoring, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to capital and improvement projects involving equipment upgrades, automation enhancements, and control system optimization.
• Work with OEMs, vendors, and contractors to evaluate technical issues, support equipment commissioning, and ensure safe and compliant installation work.
• Help maintain documentation for electrical systems, including schematics, equipment history, and technical standards.
• Promote safe work practices, compliance with electrical regulations, and continuous improvement in all maintenance activities.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, industrial technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Paper mill experience or exposure to high‑speed process industries is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of electrical power systems, motors, drives, PLCs, controls, and industrial automation.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex electrical issues using analytical tools and structured troubleshooting methods.
• Familiarity with reliability principles, predictive technologies, and maintenance work processes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Knowledge of Lean practices and continuous improvement tools is an asset.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all electrical codes and standards.

 

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 9,500 talents working in a network in almost 65 operating units located in North America.