Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for instrumentation and electrical applications, for paper machine, recycled fiber, automated warehouse, effluent treatment, and boiler room
• Support process control systems and associated field devices
• Support PLCs, HMI, Drives, and other control systems
• Support 13.8 kV Power Distribution, Substations, MVSs, MCCs, 4160V and 480V motors
• Support operations and troubleshooting of issues
• Support capital projects installations of instrumentation and control devices
• Manage changes to our systems by keeping programs backed-up and updating documentation, schematics, and drawings
• Successfully support daily activities, periodic shutdowns for fabric changes/maintenance, long-term planning and capital projects related to the process controls and E&I department
• Support Reliability programs such as Thermography, Ultrasound, Motor and Power Analysis

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Journeyman certificate in industrial E&I type field with relevant experience
• Paper mill or other industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels
• Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of various electrical sensors, switches, controllers, instrumentation, transmitters, automated valves, calibrations, industrial communications, robotics, motion control and AC/DC control power
• Programming experience including the ability to create, monitor, modify PLC and DCS control logic
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including periods of time in noisy, dusty, hot or cold environments
• Ability to work with plant personnel, engineering groups, and outside contractors to ensure the proper execution of work
• Prioritization of time and work
• Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines

Benefits

• A competitive wage, rates of $35.90 to $43.80 per hour
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, life, STD/LTD, 401(k) contributions, and access to our Employee Health and Wellness clinic
• All employees and their dependents have access to our two health and wellness clinics providing free services for acute and preventative care