Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: PLCs, Drives & Field Service

POSITION SUMMARY

Follow wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints. Install and troubleshoot control and power distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels. Test and troubleshoot continuity and operation of electronic circuits, motors and power distributions systems, from medium voltage substations to 5 volt power supplies, to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using a multimeter, oscilloscope, megger, and high voltage testing equipment.

Use, modify, program, and troubleshoot PLC’s, coordinated drive systems, transmitters and their software. Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, faulty equipment, motors, conduit and supporting control equipment. Troubleshoot and repair process measuring equipment such as:
Transmitters, Flowmeters, Pressure and Temperature devices. Prepare sketches showing locations of wiring and equipment. Carry cell phone or two-way radio. Use high lift, snorkel lift, scaffolding or ladders when doing overhead work. Respond to Mill Emergencies at all hours.

Associates degree in electronics or related field, state indentured Electrician or Instrumentation journeyman card, or equivalent schooling and experience to become and maintain the appropriate license needed to perform the work.

Days M-F 8 hours or 12 hour rotating shifts. Our shift workers work 14 out of 28 days per month. Weekends, and holidays may be required; on-call is required.

Individuals hired will be granted up to eight (8) years of service credit, based on their experience within the trade, for the purposes of vacation accrual only, which grants them up to (3) three weeks of vacation upon hire.