Electrical/Instrumentation Planner

Domtar; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the paper and forest product manufacturing sector is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Planner. This full-time permanent role involves developing maintenance practices, planning work packages, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, with a focus on teamwork and leadership. Join a company that values safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in maintenance electrical or instrumentation.
• Knowledge of maintenance trades and planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document equipment standards and maintenance practices.
• Plan work packages for Electrical and Instrumentation trades.

Skills

Maintenance Electrical experience

Instrument Journeyperson experience

Knowledge of planning and scheduling

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Education

B.S. in engineering

Associate degree in E/I maintenance related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical/Instrumentation Planner. This job is full-time permanent.

Your Role:

Responsible for maintenance E/I planning and support of maintenance processes, department, and mill goals.

More specifically, you will have to:

• Develop and document equipment standards and maintenance practices.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis, help provide solutions, and perform follow-ups as needed.
• Plan work packages for Electrical and Instrumentation trades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work to meet the Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production, and Cost goals of the department and mill.
• Plan for the safe and efficient execution of work orders by including safety requirements in the job plan; accurately estimate labor, materials, and duration of jobs; and procure required resources, equipment, and materials.
• Provide daily leadership to the maintenance team – including both area maintenance and shift maintenance.
• Work within a team environment with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance planning.
• Develop maintenance processes and implement maintenance best practices.
• Responsible for meeting budgets, for cost-effective operations.
• Provide necessary training for and development of crew members.
• Manage the maintenance function to reduce equipment downtime.
• Lead change efforts as needed.
• Own the process for accuracy of records in maintenance computer system.
• Manage projects and contractors as needed.
• Support NFPA70E Mill requirements.
• Writing job plans and compiling job packets.

Qualifications:

• 5 years Maintenance Electrical or Instrument Journeyperson experience, or B.S. in engineering, or associate degree in a E/I maintenance related field plus two years of electrical or instrument experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Ability to understand prints.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with outside resources (vendors, contractors, sales, etc.).
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of NFPA70E requirements & standards.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing