Electrical and Instrumentation Technician – Mid-level

Your Job Georgia-Pacific, LLC is seeking a talented Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join the Big Island, Virginia team. Our Team Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.
We manufacture standard corrugated containers, as well as many specialty packaging products for various industries.
To learn more about Georgia-Pacific and our corrugated facilities please visit: www.gppackaging.com/ This is a full-time role with competitive starting pay of $32.58 per hour, benefits, 401k and quarterly performance bonuses. E&I Technicians will work 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. As part of the selection process, qualified candidates will be required to complete both computer based and hands on testing.
Successful candidates will also take part in the interview selection process. What You Will Do * 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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * 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.) What Will Put You Ahead * 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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.
In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses.
Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs.
We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
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