Electrical Maintenance Apprentice; Ad; Valdosta Mill

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL) Job Description Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18
• High School diploma or GED
• Work any assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
• At least two years of full or part‑time work in the last four years
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen

Applicants will be required to have one of the following:

• A diploma from a technical college in industrial electrical or instrument maintenance.
• Three years of service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)
• Three years of military service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)
• Completed a comparable certified E&I Maintenance Apprentice Program.

Applicants will take a series of five written tests and a structured board interview.

The written tests (timed) involve:

• Basic mechanical principles
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to visualize three‑dimensional figures
• Ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately
• Basic verbal ability

The interview involves a review of each candidate’s:

• Work history
• Achievements and accomplishments
• Knowledge and skill acquisition
• Interpersonal skills and helpfulness
• Task‑related likes and dislikes
• Physical demands experienced on previous jobs

Additional testing following interview includes:

• Electrical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Electrical knowledge placement
• Instrument knowledge placement

• Work with mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support maintenance outages and capital projects.
• Complete necessary programs and training as indicated in the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Program.
• Support Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Utilize predictive and preventive programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, and annual outages.
• Effectively complete assigned jobs at lowest cost.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve performance.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi‑task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capability for independent sound decision making through creative problem‑solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

• Starting salary: $24.12 per hour.
• 1.5× pay over 8 hours in a day.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro‑ra­ta vacation during the initial year.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k with company matching.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional benefits as outlined in the Compensation and Benefits information.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.