Georgia-Pacific LLC · 1 day ago
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician – Mid-level
Big Island, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32.58/hr - $32.58/hr
3+ years expGeorgia-Pacific LLC is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers, seeking a talented Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join their Big Island, Virginia team. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical issues, applying knowledge of instrumentation principles, and supporting projects as a Journeyman E&I technician.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical issues; apply knowledge around wiring schematics
Apply knowledge of instrumentation principles such as Pressure, level, Flow, and Temperature
Support projects in mill as Journeyman E&I technician
Apply knowledge of PLC platforms for Rockwell PLC 5 and Control Logix. Edit programs and search programs to find equipment and understand ladder logic
Apply knowledge of Switchgear and the hazards involved in racking in and out of breakers from 480 Volts-12,470 Volts
Apply knowledge of Induction, Synchronous, Wound Rotor, DC, and difference between how these motors work in the industrial environment
Complete the NCCER electrical program at CVCC
Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
Work at heights, and in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 10 hours a day
Qualification
Required
Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications
Qualified applicants must have at least one of the following: Journeyman Electrician card; or Associate degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field; or At least three (3) years that demonstrates technical knowledge with PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, and other related electrical and instrumentation areas (obtained through military experience in a related field, apprenticeship in a related field, or recent college coursework in related field such as Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems, Control Theory, etc.)
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical issues; apply knowledge around wiring schematics
Apply knowledge of instrumentation principles such as Pressure, level, Flow, and Temperature
Support projects in mill as Journeyman E&I technician
Apply knowledge of PLC platforms for Rockwell PLC 5 and Control Logix. Edit programs and search programs to find equipment and understand ladder logic
Apply knowledge of Switchgear and the hazards involved in racking in and out of breakers from 480 Volts-12,470 Volts
Apply knowledge of Induction, Synchronous, Wound Rotor, DC, and difference between how these motors work in the industrial environment
Complete the NCCER electrical program at CVCC
Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
Work at heights, and in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 10 hours a day
Preferred
Paper Mill experience
At least one (1) year of training or experience in areas such as PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc
At least one (1) year of training or experience 753/755 Rockwell VFD troubleshooting
At least one (1) year of training or experience with digital control valves
At least one (1) year of training or experience with ethernet communication network
At least one (1) year or training or experience in process instrumentation
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2005-11-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Erin Beckman
Senior Vice President, GP PRO sales
Chris Warburton
Chief Customer Officer
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