Smurfit Westrock · 1 day ago
E/I Technician- MILL
Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for their Fernandina Beach Mill facility. The role involves providing quality maintenance duties to ensure equipment reliability and availability in a continuous pulp and paper manufacturing environment.
Packaging ServicesRecyclingSustainability
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic and instrumentation devices
Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems
Initiate and complete work-orders and document all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis
Qualification
Required
Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24 and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 2300, 4,160 to 13,800 and AC
Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers
An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems
Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives
Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuits
Knowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors and transmitters
Working knowledge of control valves
Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches
A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings
Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
Good written and verbal communication skill
High School Diploma / GED is required
5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required
Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-Phase power distribution and Controls
Basic understanding of Programable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems
Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic
Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, of working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, work around heat, noise, both inside and outside
Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary
Preferred
Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program, preferred
Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department
Benefits
Health, life, dental and vision plans
401(K)
Pension
Employee assistance program
Paid Holidays & Vacation (1-3 weeks based on experience)
Relocation bonus ($5,000) offered to qualified candidates
Company
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock manufactures corrugated and paper-based packaging.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2024-11-27Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-12IPO
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