E&I Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock • Demopolis, AL

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About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is hiring an E&I Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and improve the reliability of electrical instrumentation and process control systems that support safe, efficient mill operations. The role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to troubleshoot equipment, carry out maintenance, and minimize downtime. The mechanic helps ensure equipment performance, support production goals, and deliver quality products.

The position is based at the AL Demopolis Pulp Mill. It is full-time and may require rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and callouts as needed. Candidates must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of motor controls, control valves, transmitters, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely work around mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and callouts as needed.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a pulp and paper, chemical processing, manufacturing, or continuous-process environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Experience maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and electrical distribution equipment.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical training.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to support safe and reliable mill operations.
• Install, repair, and optimize electrical distribution equipment, motors, controls, and instrumentation across the facility.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective actions to support operational reliability.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to plan and execute maintenance activities that minimize downtime.
• Utilize and maintain PLC, DCS, VFD, and related automation systems to ensure efficient process performance.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while performing maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values of safety, loyalty, integrity, respect, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED