Journeyman I: Electrical & Instrumentation

International Paper • Prattville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and performs many duties independently. International Paper’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion.

Instrumentation duties include troubleshooting, configuring, and maintaining PLC systems and single-loop controls; installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment; repairing and calibrating pneumatic, electric, and solenoid-operated valves and valve positioners; calibrating field instruments for boilers and environmental systems; troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems; and reading and redlining loop sheets and P&IDs.

Electrical duties include troubleshooting, installing, and repairing AC and DC drive systems and stand-alone process drives; maintaining electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed, and reflective switches; interpreting electrical schematics; and repairing and performing preventive maintenance on 480V through 13.8kV power-distribution switchgear. The role requires understanding and following NFPA 70E regulations for arc-flash and shock hazards, wearing required safety equipment, and performing other duties as assigned.

The position is listed as hourly, full-time, day-worker employment, with a stated schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, candidates must be willing to work any shift or rotating shifts, regular overtime (including with last-minute notification), and regular holidays and weekends. Work takes place in industrial conditions that may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated surfaces, and confined spaces, with appropriate safety training and protection.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• At least three years of work experience in instrumentation systems or at least three years of work experience in electrical systems.
• Willingness to work in industrial conditions, which may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated work surfaces, and confined spaces, with proper safety training and protection.
• Willingness to undergo technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on skills assessment.
• Willingness to undergo a drug screen for illicit drug use as a condition of employment and periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to work any shift or rotating shift schedules, regular overtime with potentially last-minute notification, and regular holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze issues and use logic to address them.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Self-motivation to pursue training for advancement and accept feedback for improvement or corrective action.
• Understand and follow NFPA 70E regulations involving arc-flash and shock hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or certifications in Industrial Maintenance or another related instrumentation/electrical discipline.
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians with routine maintenance work.
• Perform maintenance duties independently as assigned.
• Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain PLC systems and single-loop controls for field systems.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment.
• Repair final control elements in the shop and field, including pneumatic, electric, and solenoid-operated valves; calibrate pneumatic and SMART valve positioners.
• Perform routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read and redline loop sheets and P&IDs; read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair AC and DC drive systems and stand-alone process drives.
• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical components, including mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed, and reflective switches.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on 480V through 13.8kV power-distribution switchgear.
• Understand and follow NFPA 70E regulations involving arc-flash and shock hazards.
• Wear required safety equipment and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work any shift or rotating shift schedules, overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities
• Paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction through the Global Manufacturing Training program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED