J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

International Paper • Columbus, MS

111d • $47

About The Position

This position supports International Paper's Columbus Modified Fiber (CMF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CMF is a vital part of IP's Global Cellulose Fibers Business. We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products. This is a J3 level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently.

Requirements

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Five (5) or more years industrial E&I maintenance experience
• Previous multi-skilled E&I maintenance experience
• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills
• Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of E&I related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment
• Must satisfactorily pass pre-employment assessment testing and post offer drug/alcohol screen, background check and physical
• Able to work in a tobacco-free environment
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule
• Able to work overtime
• Able to work holidays and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-a-lone process drives of various manufactures
• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain DCS systems such as Delta V and Honeywell
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain 575V through 2300V motors including induction, synchronous, wound rotor, permanent magnet and DC
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain motor controls including electronic motor protection relays, sizing overloads, and starter maintenance of various manufactures
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches
• Install, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including associated communication such as DH+, mod_bus, Ethernet
• Read, interpret and redline wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&ID's and loop sheets
• Understand and follow 70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
• Communicate with operators while troubleshooting electrical and instrument controls
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on routine and extended annual outages
• Maintain shops, load centers, DCS work areas to a 5S standard
• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Assist mechanical craft as needed
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Sign-On Bonus of $8,000
• Relocation Assistance of up to $10,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED