Electrical and Instrumentation Tech
About the role
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging, dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, the company is committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where it operates.
The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, located in Solvay, NY, maintains electrical and instrumentation systems for production and process equipment within the Solvay Paper Mill. The role supports the manufacturing team by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize mill equipment reliability and availability, utilizing mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication, rigging, welding) in a continuous pulp and paper process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment uptime metrics.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement of preventive maintenance.
- Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility.
- Participate in troubleshooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies.
- Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Distributive Control System (DCS) and Programmed Logic Control (PLC) systems, including higher levels of automation, improved methods of control, and improved information gathering and reporting.
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.
- Complete necessary documentation to ensure control documentation is current, follow all necessary change control procedures, and update (mark up) drawings to reflect process improvements and field changes.
- Initiate and complete work-orders and requisitions.
- Document all critical and/or pertinent information on a routine basis.
- Responsible for vendor contact as requested.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- 5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience preferred.
- Journeyman or proof of completion of college or apprenticeship preferred.
- Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.
- Strong electronics background preferred with experience in 480-volt, 4160 volts, 13.8k volts, 3-Phase Controls.
- AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic.
- Able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed.
- Experience with variable frequency drives (Siemens a plus) and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) a plus.
- Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems.
Pay
Hourly pay ranges by level:
- MT: $38.90/hour
- MT1: $43.18/hour
- MT2: $46.24/hour
- MT3: $49.35/hour
The starting rate is $38.90 – $43.18 per hour, depending on role, level, and location. Actual pay will be based on work location and other factors such as skills, experience, and education.
Benefits
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- Short-term bonus incentive.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law.
- 10 days of paid vacation.
- 11 days of paid holidays (subject to annual change).
Schedule
Rotating shift schedule required, including weekends and overtime as needed.