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WestRock Company · 3 hours ago

E&I Technician

WestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking an E&I Technician to maintain and install electrical power systems and instrumentation. The role involves troubleshooting and ensuring the functionality of various electrical and control systems within a manufacturing environment.

CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
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Responsibilities

Maintain mill-wide electrical power systems, working with AC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 120/240, 277/480, 4,160 and 13,800 and DC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 12, 24 120 and 240
Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers, and overhead lines
Install and maintain process control instrumentation, process transmitters, valves, signal wiring and pneumatic tubing
Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication software
Performing programming tasks as assigned
Install and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), working with both low voltage (480) and medium voltage (4,160) equipment. Configure and troubleshoot using local interface and communication software
General understanding of prints, schematics, ladder logic, elementary diagrams, loop sheets, instrument spec sheets, and understanding of written instructions for equipment maintenance
Understanding of electrical basics, laws, theories, and electronics. Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and their governing principles
Ability to use test equipment and power tools associated with routine maintenance of equipment
Understanding of math, geometry, and basic engineering principles
Ability to troubleshoot DCS and PLC problems associated with instrument loops and process control
Understanding of instruments for pressure, level, flow, and temperature control and ability to troubleshoot their loops
Understanding of hydraulic systems and their components and ability to troubleshoot hydraulic loops and circuits
Understanding of calibration equipment with ability to correctly calibrate instruments and equipment
Ability to use computer software provided to install and maintain instrument systems
Understanding of control valves and ability to troubleshoot and repair valves and components
Safety standards associated with all instrument work
Computer literacy and basic understanding of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) to write work requests, update work orders, etc

Qualification

Electrical power systemsProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Process control instrumentationCalibration equipmentDrive to achieveComputer literacySelf-motivated

Required

High School diploma or G.E.D
Minimum of 2 years' work experience in the last 5 years
Maintain mill-wide electrical power systems, working with AC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 120/240, 277/480, 4,160 and 13,800 and DC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 12, 24 120 and 240
Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers, and overhead lines
Install and maintain process control instrumentation, process transmitters, valves, signal wiring and pneumatic tubing
Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication software
Performing programming tasks as assigned
Install and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), working with both low voltage (480) and medium voltage (4,160) equipment. Configure and troubleshoot using local interface and communication software
General understanding of prints, schematics, ladder logic, elementary diagrams, loop sheets, instrument spec sheets, and understanding of written instructions for equipment maintenance
Understanding of electrical basics, laws, theories, and electronics. Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and their governing principles
Ability to use test equipment and power tools associated with routine maintenance of equipment
Understanding of math, geometry, and basic engineering principles
Ability to troubleshoot DCS and PLC problems associated with instrument loops and process control
Understanding of instruments for pressure, level, flow, and temperature control and ability to troubleshoot their loops
Understanding of hydraulic systems and their components and ability to troubleshoot hydraulic loops and circuits
Understanding of calibration equipment with ability to correctly calibrate instruments and equipment
Ability to use computer software provided to install and maintain instrument systems
Understanding of control valves and ability to troubleshoot and repair valves and components
Safety standards associated with all instrument work
Computer literacy and basic understanding of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) to write work requests, update work orders, etc

Preferred

Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technical Degree / Certification
5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Company

WestRock Company

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Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

WestRock Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)
2024 (14)
2023 (25)
2022 (8)
2021 (24)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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