Industrial Electrician

Inland Empire Paper Co•Millwood, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Inland Empire Paper is a state-of-the-art paper manufacturing facility in Spokane, Washington. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to plan and execute complex equipment maintenance. The selected candidate will install, start-up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment, including low, medium, and high voltage AC and DC motors, motor controls, switchgear, PLCs, VFDs, and other heavy industrial equipment related to pulp and paper mill operations. Tasks also include working with other Maintenance and Operations personnel to troubleshoot and repair process-related challenges.

Requirements

Ability to perform all work safely.
Can-do attitude.
2 year degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience and/or apprenticeship.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions of working in a heavy industrial environment (climbing ladders, climbing stairs, walking distances, working at heights, working in tight or enclosed spaces, inclement weather, temperature extremes).
Strong diagnostic skills and willingness to learn new equipment and procedures as needed.
Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Familiarization with the National Electrical Code.

Nice To Haves

Medium voltage experience is preferred, but not required.
Washington EL01 or EL07 preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute complex equipment maintenance.
Safely and efficiently troubleshoot and repair process related challenges by testing, tuning, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
Install, start-up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate electrical equipment.
Work with other Maintenance and Operations personnel to troubleshoot and repair process related challenges.