CCF J3 E&I Maintenance Technician

Global Cellulose Fibers; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health/welfare benefits

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Columbus, MS is seeking an experienced J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician. The role focuses on maintenance of motor controls, DCS, PLCs, and field instruments in a 4x10 schedule, with a Friday off every fourth week.

The candidate should have 5+ years of industrial E&I maintenance experience, strong safety discipline, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years industrial E&I maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of 575V–2300V motor controls, 13.8kV electrical systems, PLCs, DCS.
• Familiarity with 70E arc flash and shock hazard safety practices.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Prior multi-skilled E&I maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drive systems and stand-alone drives.
• Troubleshoot and maintain DCS systems such as DeltaV and Honeywell.
• Install and service 575V–2300V motors (induction, synchronous, wound rotor, PM, DC).
• Calibrate and troubleshoot analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment.
• Maintain motor controls and protective relays; manage starters.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs and loop sheets.
• Program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems and related communications.
• Communicate with operators during troubleshooting of electrical/instrument controls.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance during outages; keep areas 5S compliant.
• Collaborate with teams and follow safety and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial E&I maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

DCS equipment

Electrical drives

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical (preferred)

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Honeywell DCS

PLCs

AC/DC drives

Job description

Position Title:

J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician (CCF)

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate:

$49.19/hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Our maintenance technicians generally work a four day 10-hour schedule…Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm with every fourth Friday scheduled as an 8-hour day (7:00am-3:30pm).

About The Role:

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CCF is a vital part of IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business. This is a J3 level Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently. Duties include, but are not restricted to, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining 575V thru 2300V motor controls, 13.8kV electrical systems, relay logic, PLC systems, DCS and a variety of field instruments, analytical equipment, and final control elements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-a-lone process drives of various manufactures
• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain DCS systems such as Delta V and Honeywell.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain 575V through 2300V motors including induction, synchronous, wound rotor, permanent magnet and DC
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain motor controls including electronic motor protection relays, sizing overloads, and starter maintenance of various manufactures.
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches.
• Install, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including associated communication such as DH+, mod_bus, Ethernet.
• Read, interpret and redline wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&ID’s and loop sheets
• Understand and follow 70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards.
• Communicate with operators while troubleshooting electrical and instrument controls
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on routine and extended annual outages
• Maintain shops, load centers, DCS work areas to a 5S standard
• Other duties as assigned.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions

Required:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Five (5) or more years industrial E&I maintenance experience
• Previous multi-skilled E&I maintenance experience
• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.
• Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of E&I related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment.

Preferred:

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical).
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

662-243-4000

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].