Jobs · Engineering · Georgia

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Tech ($40+)

Georgia Pacific · Albany, GA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$40/hrFull-time

Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.

Starting salary: $40+/hour depending on experience.

About the Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
  • Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment-specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, and electrical systems.
  • Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and DCS control instrumentation.
  • Use craftsman-level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, and electrical components.
  • Use advanced ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
  • Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-high voltage systems, and instrumentation.
  • Change hardware in systems to maintain the interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
  • Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
  • Perform maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure.
  • Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant-wide.
  • Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
  • Postured for routine on-call status.
  • Competently work to provide EI&A-specific electrical assistance to all areas of the plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
  • Mentor/train peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC.
  • Expert-level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/blueprints.
  • Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.
  • Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment.
  • Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose potential electrical failures.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

  • Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance.
  • May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

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