Georgia-Pacific LLC · 3 hours ago
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Tech ($44/hr.)
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$44/hr - $44/hr
5+ years expGeorgia-Pacific LLC is a leading manufacturer of various paper products and operates one of the largest recycling businesses. They are seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join their Maintenance team, responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment in their corrugated facility.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve downtime events quickly and effectively
Support operations in maintaining machines at centerline conditions and standard operating speeds
Identify and initiate maintenance repairs as required to sustain equipment performance
Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems
Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation
Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components
Use advanced ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings
Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation
Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control
Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls
Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment
Manage E&I projects for new/existing installations
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide
Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies
Postured for routine on-call status
Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components
Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC
Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints
Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation
Preferred
A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment
Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers and building products.
10001+ employees
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