Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation (Powers & Control) Technician - Shifter
About The Position
From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades. NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization. NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Electrician & Instrumentation Technician (Powers & Control) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Ability to work the Dupont schedule, a 12 rotating shift model
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures
- Excellent team and communication skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Strong interest in learning other crafts
- Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
- Must be willing to learn the skills needed to strengthen role as a dual-craft Electrician & Instrumentation technician
- Qualify in one mechanical trade
- Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program
- Completion of an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) and/or equivalent coursework and experience
- Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards
- Experience with PLCs, motor controls, or instrumentation systems through coursework or training
- Knowledge of electro pneumatics and hydraulics as well as understanding troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment
- Ability to maintain organized work areas and tools
- Four years electrical and/or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) plus two or more years of combined experience as a Journey Level Electrician or Instrumentation Technician
- Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of electro-pneumatics and hydraulics as well as effective troubleshooting skills
- Electrical skills: working knowledge of AC/DC drives and motor maintenance, PLCs, NEC and applicable codes, switchgear/medium voltage equipment, and ability to read motor schematics and logic drawings
- Instrumentation skills: experience with control valves, field instrumentation, P&IDs, loop sheets, and DCS controls
Nice To Haves
- Multi/cross-craft experience is a plus, (Electrical/Instrumentation)
- Knowledge of SAP functions
- Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance
Benefits
- NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
