E&I Maintenance Technician
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
The opportunity:
The Hopewell Mill is seeking to hire Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to support its paper manufacturing facility. E&I Technicians provide services to assigned departments to achieve short- and long-term department and WestRock objectives.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Ability to identify and mitigate safety hazards before starting work, including proper use of PPE and NFPA-70E requirements.
- Acute awareness of environmental impact of work processes and results.
- Utilization of both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication, rigging, welding) and electrical / electronic skills and knowledge (PLC’s, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous pulp and paper process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment uptime metrics.
- Work positively with maintenance leadership, other maintenance crew members and all of operations to troubleshoot and solve problems, safely and expeditiously.
- Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility.
- Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety, and environmental hazards, and report them to Supervision immediately.
- Initiates and completes work-orders, requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be willing to work shift work and able to respond to calls
- Computer Skills – Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. MS Project is plus.
- Strong electronics background preferred with experience also in 480 Volt, 4160volt, 3-Phase Controls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic NFPA-70E and NEC requirements for maintaining electrical systems.
- Proper use and care of test equipment and electrical PPE to troubleshoot electrical AC / DC motors, motor control circuits, process instrumentation loops, and to make necessary repairs with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, company work rules, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and detailed problem-solving skills.
- Calibration of level, temperature, flow, pressure transmitters and controls using Hart, FoxCom, or Fluke Calibrators.
- Calibration and repair of process control valves (Fisher) using Hart or Fluke Calibrators.
- Distributed Controls System (DCS) knowledge for troubleshooting process controls.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Duties are performed in an office environment and on jobsites throughout the mill.
- May on occasion have to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, power outages, weekends, holidays, planned major equipment outages, etc.
What you need to succeed:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Five (5) years’ experience in Electrical and Instrumentation field or Electrical and Instrumentation Degree.
- Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
- Mechanical craft experience a plus.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career as an E&I Maintenance Technician with Smurfit Westrock in beautiful Hopewell, Virginia? Join our vibrant team at the Hopewell Mill, where we are dedicated to sustainable paper and packaging solutions. As an E&I Technician, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our paper manufacturing facility, utilizing your mechanical and electrical skills to keep our operations running smoothly. You'll be engaging in preventive and predictive maintenance, ensuring safety by identifying hazards, and working collaboratively with maintenance leadership and crew to troubleshoot issues safely and effectively. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, your knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics,PLC’s, and process control will be vital in achieving equipment uptime metrics. We value your teamwork and problem-solving abilities, as you will initiate and complete work orders while maintaining meticulous records. Your expertise will also involve calibrating process control valves and managing electrical systems in accordance with federal and state regulations. With the support of our inclusive culture, you'll be encouraged to grow and thrive while making a real impact in our mission to innovate boldly and package sustainably. If you're ready to embrace new challenges and become part of a team that values integrity and accountability, we want to hear from you!
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