Electrical Technician - Albany, GA

Koch•Albany, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Electrical Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA! Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers. This role involves performing reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on sawmill production electrical equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various electrical components, and collaborating with other teams to ensure continuous, efficient production. The position also requires maintaining accurate documentation, participating in on-call rotations, and identifying process improvements.

Requirements

Experience with industrial controls including PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems in a manufacturing or sawmill environment.
Experience with industrial instrumentation such as flow, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology AND at least two (2) years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of four (4) years of electrical/electronic or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and operator interfaces in complex industrial environments.
Extensive experience with motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and control panel design and wiring.
Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
Experience with integration and troubleshooting of automation systems including safety interlocks and emergency stop circuits.
Skilled in predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP within Allen-Bradley environments.
Experience mentoring or training junior electricians and collaborating with multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical safety standards and regulations.
Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and parts inventory.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, actively participating in our safety program with a focus on OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on sawmill production electrical equipment including conveyors, debarkers, chippers, saws, kilns, and control systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, and electrical distribution to ensure continuous, efficient production.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to sawmill operations.
Work closely with automation, production, and computer systems to support equipment start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
Research parts and order electrical/mechanical supplies as needed.
Collaborate with operators and crew members to resolve equipment issues promptly and safely.
Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance work, repairs, and updates to electrical drawings.
Participate in on-call rotations to respond to emergency breakdowns.
Demonstrate initiative by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and safety.