Electrical Planner

J.D. Irving, Limited • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Planner is responsible for day-to-day planning, preparation, and scheduling of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for assigned assets, as well as coordinating contractor and vendor services. The role works with Operations, Logistics, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to coordinate maintenance work, troubleshoot equipment issues, improve reliability, support training, and maintain safety and change-management processes. The planner also supports the maintenance escalation plan by responding to off-hours calls and, when needed, attending the site to help restore production.

Requirements

• Trade certification as an Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience as an electrician.
• Experience with electrical power distribution, PLCs, AC and DC drives, DCS, motion control systems, motor control systems, control and communications networks, and hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with storeroom and procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, kitting, and parts and inventory control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Initiative, sound judgment, proficient decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• A 2-year degree in Electrical and Instrumentation or a related field.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with robotics.
• Experience scheduling work and directing external contractors.
• Experience maintaining or working within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily electrical maintenance work, including prioritizing jobs, kitting parts, developing timelines, adhering to budget constraints, and reviewing completed maintenance days.
• Coordinate daily and weekly job plans with Operations, Logistics, and Maintenance Leaders; support equipment troubleshooting on the floor and in formal issue meetings; communicate changes in alignment with mill needs.
• Assist in maintaining and following the change-management system.
• Identify training needs, develop plans to improve electrical skills, and help train new and junior E&I employees in basic instrumentation and control troubleshooting.
• Work with Reliability and Operations teams to identify and implement equipment reliability improvements.
• Work with Engineering to support consistency between DCS, PLC, Pi, and Parc View systems.
• Develop and maintain the job safety analysis program for the area of responsibility; assist the site electrical engineer with developing and documenting arc-flash and safety requirements, and training electricians.
• Support the maintenance escalation plan by responding to off-hours calls and/or attending the site to support shift maintenance with equipment repairs and restore production.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor services under the planner’s responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, with eligibility beginning on the first of the month 30 days after the start date.
• Health and wellness reimbursement.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Product Purchase Program.
• Job-related training and development opportunities.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger J.D. Irving group of companies.
• Relocation costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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