Electrical & Instrumentation Tech – Pulp & Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Fernandina Beach Mill. The role supports continuous pulp and paper production, performing maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and availability in a 24/7 environment.

Qualified candidates bring extensive electrical and instrumentation experience, PLC knowledge, and the ability to read electrical drawings; a Journeyman or related apprenticeship is preferred, with weekend/holiday

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 5+ years instrumentation and electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience.
• Journeyman or related apprenticeship completed preferred.
• MS Office and ability to quickly learn department software.
• Strong electrical background with 480-volt 3-Phase power distribution and controls.
• Knowledge of PLCs and Distributed Control Systems.
• Ability to read Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends/holidays, and overtime.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic and instrumentation devices.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.
• Initiate and complete work-orders and document all critical information regularly.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Power systems

PLC troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Journeyman or apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Industrial controls

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Fernandina Beach Mill. The role supports continuous pulp and paper production, performing maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and availability in a 24/7 environment.

Qualified candidates bring extensive electrical and instrumentation experience, PLC knowledge, and the ability to read electrical drawings; a Journeyman or related apprenticeship is preferred, with weekend/holiday