Electrical and Instrumentation Tech (E&I)

Flint Hills Resources; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated in Albany, GA seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join the maintenance team. The role starts at $46+/hour depending on experience, with an overnight 8-hour shift and possible day-call rotation.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI and DCS systems, installation and calibration, and supporting EI&A projects. Extensive reading of schematics and safety compliance required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical/instrument troubleshooting in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, valves, electrical distribution, servo systems, and DC/AC motors (24–480 V).
• Expert in reading electrical & mechanical schematics/blueprints; strong safety awareness with NFPA 70 and OSHA standards.
• Experience installing/calibrating and maintaining HMI and DCS instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, perform preventive maintenance, calibration and installation of plant EI equipment.
• Use specialized software and tools to maintain instrumentation, PLCs, and electrical systems.
• Install and calibrate PLC, HMI, DCS control instrumentation; program where needed.
• Read electrical diagrams and modify hardware to optimize process control.
• Operate and train on HMI/robotics controls; perform EI&A support plant-wide.
• Mentor peers and provide EI&A guidance across areas of the plant.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Control valves

DC/AC motors

Schematic reading

HMI / DCS programming

Education

Two-year degree

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Tech (E&I)

Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility located in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.

This role is anticipated to start at $46+/hour depending on experience.

Hours

• Overnight shift (8 hours) with the ability for call-in rotation on day shift.

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
• Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
• Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
• Use advance ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
• Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
• Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
• Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
• Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
• Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
• Postured for routine on-call status.
• Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
• Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC
• Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints
• Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
• Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment
• Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures

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 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.

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 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.