Sawmill Operation Superintendent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

The Electrical Supervisor leads all electrical and controls systems installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the mill. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of MCCs, PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, scanners, and automation systems critical to sawmill production. During startup, this leader will help build systems, teams, and standards from the ground up.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including nine paid holidays
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Startup & Commissioning

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of all electrical and automation systems.
• Work directly with OEMs (e.g., Comact, 3-ph motor suppliers, electricians) to ensure proper integration.
• Validate PLC logic, safety circuits, VFD settings, motor rotations, and interlocks before startup.
• Develop electrical SOPs, lockout/tagout procedures, and reliability standards from day one.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead electrical troubleshooting for motors, drives, PLC issues, sensors, scanners, optimization systems, power distribution, and instrumentation.
• Build and manage a preventive and predictive maintenance program for electrical assets.
• Ensure maximum uptime by investigating chronic failures and implementing long‑term solutions.
• Maintain clean and accurate electrical drawings, schematics, and controls documentation.

Leadership

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of industrial electricians and E&I techs.
• Schedule electrical maintenance work and coordinate with production, mechanical, and operations teams.
• Set clear expectations around safety, housekeeping, and reliability.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E, arc‑flash boundaries, and proper PPE.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, environmental rules, and mill safety policies.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance electrical system performance, energy use, and reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Implement automation upgrades and technology enhancements as the mill matures.

Required

• 5+ years industrial electrical experience (preferably heavy manufacturing or wood products).
• Strong expertise with PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley preferred) and HMI troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with VFDs, servo drives, motors, MCCs, sensors, encoders, and power distribution.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Experience supervising or leading a crew.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe electrical work practices.

Preferred

• Experience in a sawmill, plywood, OSB, or other high-speed continuous‑process environment.
• Startup/commissioning experience.
• Understanding of automated scanning/optimization systems.
• Electrical license or industrial instrumentation certification.
• CMMS experience and basic reliability tools (RCFA, PM optimization).

Key Success Behaviors

• Calm, systematic problem solver under pressure.
• Able to coach, mentor, and elevate a team.
• Strong communicator across departments.
• Detail‑driven with a mindset for reliability and prevention, not just repair

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities, and we’re excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County, South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long, rewarding careers with us, and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

Learn more at Hamptonlumber.com, follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @hamptonlumber

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.