Maintenance Journeyman 1/Electrical

International Paper

Vicksburg, MS

Pay: $41/hr

Shift: Full time

**Position Title:**

**Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 Electrical/Instrumentation (J1)**

**Pay Rate** :

$40.70/hr.

**Physical Location** :

Vicksburg Mill

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

**Category/Shift** :

Hourly Full-Time

• Days (7am-3:30pm – Monday-Friday)

**Job Requirements**

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience

• Eligible for employment in the US

**AND** one of the following:

• At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION systems;

**OR**

• At least three (3) years of work experience in ELECTRICAL systems

• **Must** be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

• Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

• Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment

• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

• Wear required safety equipment

**It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):**

• Associates degree or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

**The Job You Will Perform:**

This position will assist journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion

Duties include, but are not limited to:

*Non-applicable skills/experience can be* *removed* *but* ***adding skills/experience is not permitted*** ***.***

Instrumentation:

Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:

• PLC systems

• Single loop controls for various field systems

• Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment

• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners

• Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems

• Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics

• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

• Other duties as assigned

Electrician:

• Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches

• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear

• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

• Other duties as assigned

**The Skills You Will Bring:**

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action