Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Pratt Industries; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for our state-of-the-art recycled paper mill.

You will install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical equipment, including motors, panels, transformers, and drives on the Paper Machine and related equipment to maximize uptime. The role requires reading electrical measuring devices, running conduit, pulling wire, directing contractors, and planning shutdown activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical/trade diploma or NJATC program in Electrical Industry.
• Experience in electrical construction/maintenance in an industrial facility is an asset.
• Knowledge of the paper manufacturing plant is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical equipment to maximize uptime.
• Direct and supervise electrical contractors when required.
• Plan and supervise shutdown work activities.
• Work a 12-hour rotating day/night shift schedule.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Conduit bending

Team supervision

Shutdown planning

Education

Associates degree in related technical field

Technical/trade school diploma in related field

NJATC or equivalent program

Tools

Electrical measuring devices

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc., a world-leading corrugated packaging manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. The position is located at our state of the art 100% recycled paper mill in Shreveport, LA.

Responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting intermediate to advanced control system problems of all electrical equipment at our Shreveport, LA Paper Mill. This equipment includes but is not limited to, plant lighting, motors, starters, motor control centers, control panels, transformers, and switches on the Paper Machine, Winder and other equipment to maintain maximum uptime.

Applicant must be able to understand work orders and be able to troubleshoot electrical equipment that is not operating properly. Must be able to communicate orally with the team members, operators, management, and keep accurate records. Must be able to read multiple types of electrical measuring devices accurately. Must be able to run/bend conduit and pull wire. Technician will be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Employee will be expected to work individually and in teams. Technician must be able to direct and supervise electrical contractors when required. Plan and supervise shutdown work activities.

The employee must be able to work a 12 hour rotating day/night shift schedule with additional shutdown and vacation coverage as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree from two-year College in a related technical field, diploma from technical/trade school in related field, or completion of a National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) or equivalent program for the Electrical Industry.
• Experience in the electrical construction and or maintenance of an industrial manufacturing facility is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of the paper manufacturing plant is an asset.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer use knowledge.

Physical Work Requirements:

• Technician will be responsible for following safe procedures and all safe workplace policies. It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All employees must ensure guards are in place, lock-out procedures are followed, and ensure zero energy state. Observe all hazards such as nip points and follow plant department safety rules.
• Applicants must also be able to climb up steps or ladders in order to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on the equipment. Lifting requirements are 40-80 pounds to assist co-workers in lifting materials to put in place. Lifting devices are available for any material handling needs above 80lbs. Technicians are required to have excellent hand and finger dexterity for the use of hand tools and powered equipment.