E & I Maintenance Technician (Port Hudson)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Zachary (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an E & I Maintenance Technician for their Port Hudson Mill. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and industrial machinery in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective operation of the mill while adhering to safety standards. Opportunities for career advancement are available for motivated individuals who demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid vacation/time off

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Journeyman Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment ranging from 24VDC to 480 VDC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs and industrial machinery.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Plant automation knowledge

Education

Two-year degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

Variable Frequency Drives

Job description

E & I Maintenance Technician (Port Hudson)

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Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products Division is seeking an E & I Maintenance Technician to join the

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products Division is seeking an E & I Maintenance Technician to join the Port Hudson Mill located near Zachary, LA. Employees that demonstrate initiative and the desire to learn new skills are highly valued at Georgia-Pacific. Successful employees will have the opportunity to advance.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Mill is the proud producer of household products such as Brawny and Quilted Northern. The mill is located in the sportsman’s paradise of Southern Louisiana just 20 minutes north of Baton Rouge.

Compensation: The starting pay for this position is $38.87 per hour.

Shift: Maintenance supports both a Monday through Friday shift 7-3:30 they also support the rotating 12 hour shift. Rotating shifts are 5:30-5:30 4 on 4 off with 2 days/2 nights each shift.

What Will You Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s, Process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial machinery and installing new equipment and support projects as assigned
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the mill.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and maintenance on failed equipment to ensure minimal production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs/improvement ideas
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in safety program including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Keeping plant equipment in good working order consistent with company policies, equipment manuals and good engineering practices
• Work weekends, holidays, overtime and as needed
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot, cold, and wet weather conditions in a facility where hazardous chemicals are present
• Lift at least 50 lbs.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

One Or More of the following:

• Two (2) years or more of experience as a Journeyman Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment
• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering and two (2) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Three (3) years or more of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Experience reading electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge/experience with plant floor automation and office Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNET, network wiring and Fiber Optic Networks
• Experience diagnosing and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment ranging in voltages from 24VDC to 480 VDC
• Experience using both DC and AC motors, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, and Servo Controlled Systems
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Computer skills for record-keeping and documentation functions.
• Rockwell AC drive troubleshooting
• Delta-V use in troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining packaging equipment
  
  
  

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

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, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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