Electrician, Maintenance

Kemira • Upper Augusta Township, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemira is seeking an experienced electrical and instrumentation technician for its Augusta, Georgia manufacturing facility in the Pulp & Paper segment. The role installs, repairs, and maintains electrical and instrumentation equipment, valves, lights, motors, and PLC hardware according to manufacturer or site specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. The technician must read and understand written work instructions, equipment and instrument manuals, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

The position helps protect personnel, ensure safe and compliant operation, maintain product quality, and keep processes running efficiently. Duties are performed with minimal supervision and include completing work orders and required paperwork, following plant policies and safety and environmental procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and participating in safety and planning meetings. The technician works with others in a team environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or certifications in electrical and instrumentation training from a trade school or other recognized training facility.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, ascend four or more flights of stairs, climb ladders, and work in industrial manufacturing conditions, including hot, cold, or rainy weather; cramped or confining spaces; and loud or dusty environments.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, monitor, repair, and replace instruments, valves, disconnects, starters, and equipment-specific controls such as those for boilers and rectifiers.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions and abnormal situations.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble automatic valves and actuators, electric motors, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems.
• Calibrate control instrumentation, including level, flow, pressure, and temperature transmitters, pH meters, and process analyzers, and remove and return it to service.
• Measure, cut, bend, and install conduit, fittings, and tubing to install or repair equipment.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wire, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, and lighting fixtures.
• Assist the Maintenance Planner with planning and developing job-specific tasks and bills of materials.
• Complete work orders and required paperwork with minimal supervision.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures, regulations, and plant policies.
• Keep work areas clean and perform housekeeping duties.
• Participate in safety and planning meetings as directed.
• Work with others in a team environment.

Benefits

• Attractive benefit package.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to increase abilities and skills.
• Employment with a stable company with an established market position.
• Multicultural and positive working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree