E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) Technicians

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to join a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated industrial maintenance technician who thrives in a heavy industrial environment with a desire to achieve meaningful goals while growing professionally in a company committed to safety and quality. Paper Mill experience is preferred. This is a Non-Smoking Facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times and maintain proper housekeeping standards, prioritizing personal and team safety

• Contribute multi-craft skills to support and complete assigned maintenance work orders

• Ability to work any shift, including a Dupont 12-hour rotating schedule

• Actively support plant goals related to Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, Cost, and Production

• Support maintenance operations during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs

• Read and interpret prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, manuals, and instructions to complete scheduled and emergency maintenance

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair:

  • Electrical power systems involving 480V, 2400V, and 13,800V AC systems

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Process instrumentation controls including valves, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and consistency transmitters

  • Conduit (½" to 3"), cable tray systems, wire pulling, panel and junction box installation, and instrument tubing (¼" to 1")

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for low- and medium-voltage equipment, including troubleshooting and configuration

  • PLC systems, including communication software and programming tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage systems (up to 13.8kV), MCC, VFD, PLC, and DCS systems (Siemens & Allen Bradley)

• Minimum 5 years of Journeyman Electrician experience in a heavy industrial environment

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience in continuous-process industrial environments such as:

  • Paper Mills

  • Oil Refineries

  • Chemical Plants

  • Power Plants

  • Similar heavy industrial facilities

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices, including:

  • Arc Flash

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

  • Fall Protection

  • Hot Work

  • Pre-Job Hazard Analysis

• Ability to perform light mechanical work to support multi-craft maintenance requirements

• Knowledge of Preventive, Predictive, and Proactive Maintenance

• Technical training in Electronics Technology preferred

Working Conditions

• Non-climate-controlled environment with temperatures ranging from 30°F to 110°F

• Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions

• Occasional exposure to heights, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and loud industrial environments

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours per shift

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, squat, bend, and lift as required

Benefits Include:

• Paid Vacation

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life/AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution / Profit Sharing

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement

• Tuition Assistance for College-Aged Dependents

Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants are encouraged to review their rights under applicable federal employment laws.

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