Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation; Powers & Control Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

WA - Longview, WA 98632

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Salary Range: $48.98 - $57.99 Hourly

Job Category:
Manufacturing

From its world‑class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high‑quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.

NORPAC is a team‑based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world‑class performance while leading a principle‑based, process‑disciplined organization.

NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Electrician & Instrumentation Technician (Powers & Control) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong interest in learning other crafts
• Willingness to learn and grow within a tier‑based system
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
• Must be willing to learn the skills needed to strengthen role as a dual‑craft Electrician & Instrumentation technician
• Qualify in one mechanical trade
• Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program

• Completion of an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two‑year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) and/or equivalent coursework and experience
• Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, or instrumentation systems through coursework or training
• Knowledge of electro pneumatics and hydraulics as well as understanding troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment
• Ability to maintain organized work areas and tools

• Four years electrical and/or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two‑year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) plus two or more years of combined experience as a Journey Level Electrician or Instrumentation Technician
• Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of electro‑pneumatics and hydraulics as well as effective troubleshooting skills
• Electrical skills: working knowledge of AC/DC drives and motor maintenance, PLCs, NEC and applicable codes, switch gear/medium voltage equipment, and ability to read motor schematics and logic drawings
• Instrumentation skills: experience with control valves, field instrumentation, P&IDs, loop sheets, and DCS controls

• Multi/cross‑craft experience is a plus, (Electrical/Instrumentation)
• Knowledge of SAP functions
• Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance

NORPAC encourages professional development/tenure and rewards its employees through a tier‑based system.

Tier/Level
Experienced - Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (P&C Tech) $48.98
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician $50.65
Specialist (Area Expert) $53.85
Lead Technician (Crew Leadership) $55.92
Expert (Mill Wide Leader) $57.99

Typical Progression:
An experienced Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician generally starts at $48.98/hour and typically advances to $50.65/hour after 3-6 months. All rate increases are subject to time, performance, and completion of in‑house skills testing.

NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.