WestRock Company · 3 hours ago
Electrical and Instrumentation Tech
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$37.68/hr - $41.82/hr
5+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems for production and process equipment within the Solvay Paper Mill. The role involves supporting the manufacturing team with quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility
Participate in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains Distributive Control System (DCS) and Programmed Logic Control (PLC) systems, which includes higher levels of automation, improved methods of control, and improved information gathering and reporting
Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems
Completes necessary documentation to ensure control documentation is current, follows all necessary change control procedures, and updates (marks up) drawings to reflect process improvements and field changes
Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions. Documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis
Responsible for vendor contact as requested
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED is required
Able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed
Preferred
5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience
Journeyman or proof of completion of college or apprenticeship
Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department
Strong electronics background with experience also in 480-volt, 4160 volts, 13.8k volts, 3-Phase Controls
Experience with variable frequency drives (Siemens a plus) and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers)
Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems
Benefits
Short-term bonus incentive
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
10 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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