Electrician Tech

Smurfit Westrock•West Point, VA

159d•$34 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Smurfit Westrock’s West Point Mill is looking to find committed, hardworking individuals to fill current openings, as Electrician Techs at our Papermill located at 1901 Main Street West Point, VA. 23181. We offer a competitive wage ranging from $33.79 to $45.86 and a full benefits package.

Requirements

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS, Allen Bradely Powerflex Drives, and/or GE DC Drives preferred.
Pass written testing requirements.
Available to work overtime as required.
Must possess a strong desire and willingness to learn the equipment.
Decision making and troubleshooting abilities
Good communication and computer skills.
Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.
Must be able to work safely.
High School or GED plus Virginia Career Readiness Certificate, and at least one of the below credentials
2 Year technical Degree or associate’s degree
5+ years industrial electrical experience
Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician
Appropriate Military Technical Training
Certificate of Apprenticeship

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS, Allen Bradely Powerflex Drives, and/or GE DC Drives preferred.

Responsibilities

Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation plant maintenance to include preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshooting plant equipment.
The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals.
The ability to understand and troubleshoot various forms of control logic, such as ladder logic, and function block diagrams.
The ability to use and understand various types of test equipment such as calibration equipment, digital multi-meters, megohmmeters, etc.
Must possess a working knowledge of electrical safety precautions and procedures for example, LOTO, NFPA-70E.
Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and control equipment throughout the mill.
Use of data historian software.
The Ability to work rotating shifts (southern swing)
Perform duties as part of the Incident Response Team and participate as a fire brigade member.