Journeyman I: Electrical & Instrumentation

International Paper•Prattville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman I: Electrical & Instrumentation position supports industrial maintenance by assisting journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation technicians with routine maintenance and performing many duties independently. International Paper’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion. The role is based at 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, Alabama, and is listed as an hourly, full-time day-worker position, normally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting also requires willingness to work any shift or rotating shifts, regular overtime with potentially last-minute notice, and regular weekends and holidays. The work includes maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems in an industrial environment. Working conditions may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated work surfaces, and confined spaces, with appropriate safety training and protection. Employees must wear required safety equipment and comply with applicable NFPA 70E requirements for arc-flash and shock hazards.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least a high school diploma, 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 that 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 and/or a rotating shift schedule.
Willingness to work overtime regularly, including with last-minute notification.
Willingness to work weekends and/or holidays regularly.
Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
Critical thinking skills, including analyzing issues and using 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 to make improvements or take corrective action.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications in Industrial Maintenance or other related instrumentation/electrical disciplines.
Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and perform many duties independently.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems and single-loop controls for field systems.
Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment from various manufacturers.
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 from various manufacturers.
Troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical components, including mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed, and reflective switches.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480V through 13.8kV power distribution switchgear.
Understand and follow NFPA 70E regulations involving arc-flash and shock hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in training and work toward promotion, accepting feedback and making improvements or corrective actions.