E&I Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on the electrical and process-control systems that support reliable pulp and paper mill operations. This position troubleshoots, repairs, installs, calibrates, and maintains equipment such as motors, variable-frequency drives, motor control centers, switchgear, PLCs, DCS systems, flow meters, pressure sensors, control valves, and other industrial instrumentation. The E&I Technician responds promptly to equipment breakdowns, identifies root causes, and completes effective repairs to minimize downtime and restore production safely. Responsibilities also include interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals; documenting completed work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); and providing clear updates during shift handovers. This role works closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to coordinate repairs and planned maintenance activities. The ideal candidate has at least three years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience, preferably in a pulp or paper mill, with strong knowledge of 480V and 4160V electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, DCS controls, and process instrumentation. A strong commitment to workplace safety is essential, including compliance with Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, confined-space, and PPE requirements. Candidates must be able to work in an industrial environment with noise, dust, temperature changes, climbing, lifting, and confined spaces. Rotating shifts—including nights, weekends, and holidays—may be required. Successful completion of the company’s entry assessment, written E&I test, and hands-on skills test is required.
Requirements
- At least three years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
- Strong knowledge of 480V and 4160V electrical systems.
- Strong knowledge of motor controls.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs.
- Strong knowledge of DCS controls.
- Strong knowledge of process instrumentation.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise, dust, temperature changes, climbing, lifting, and confined spaces.
- Successful completion of the company’s entry assessment, written E&I test, and hands-on skills test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a pulp or paper mill.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on electrical and process-control systems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain equipment such as motors, variable-frequency drives, motor control centers, switchgear, PLCs, DCS systems, flow meters, pressure sensors, control valves, and other industrial instrumentation.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and complete effective repairs.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
- Document completed work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Provide clear updates during shift handovers.
- Coordinate repairs and planned maintenance activities with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Comply with Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, confined-space, and PPE requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company quarterly incentive compensation plan
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
