Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Transmission & Distribution World; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia‑Pacific Cellulose LLC in Brunswick, Georgia, seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to perform electrical maintenance and support startup and shutdown projects, enabling safe, high‑performing mill operations.

You will conduct preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, maintain turbine generators and power distribution, install equipment, and assist with shutdown/startup activities on rotating 12‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic equipment, circuits, components, pneumatics, and electrical issues
• Experience reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics schematics and/or technical 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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance (Preventive Maintenance) on electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the plant
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment to ensure minimal production downtime
• Maintain turbine generators and power distribution systems throughout the plant
• Install equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC's, process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on shutdown projects
• Fully comply with and ensure excellence in all areas of compliance, environmental and safety
• Perform physical tasks while complying with safety requirements of the job
• Work 12 hour rotating shifts including overtime, holidays, and weekends

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Control networks

Education

Two-year degree in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell AC drives

PLC programming

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Cellulose LLC has an opportunity for a talented person to enhance operations at its cellulose facility in Brunswick, Georgia. The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will create value by performing electrical maintenance and supporting the facility's startup and shutdown projects. Their successful performance will enable the facility to operate at the highest performance level, meeting production goals, and maintaining a safe work environment. This role is a part of a team that strives for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

Compensation

$43.94 per hour.

Shift

This position works a 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. schedule, with overtime as needed and the potential to transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (including applicable shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts). All shift maintenance employees are active members of the Mill Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring ongoing training, participation in drills, and readiness to respond to on-site emergencies such as fire, medical, and environmental incidents to support the safety of employees and mill operations.

Our Team

The Georgia-Pacific Brunswick mill, which has been in operation since 1937, has the capability to produce over 800,000 tons of cellulose each year. Additionally, it is the largest single-site fluff production facility in the world. To learn more about our Cellulose Division, visit www.gppackaging.com/Cellulose .

What You Will Do

• Perform routine maintenance (Preventive Maintenance) on electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the plant
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment to ensure minimal production downtime
• Maintain turbine generators and power distribution systems throughout the plant
• Install equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC's, process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on shutdown projects
• Fully comply with and ensure excellence in all areas of compliance, environmental and safety
• Perform physical tasks while complying with safety requirements of the job
• Work 12 hour rotating shifts including overtime, holidays, and weekends

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 troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic equipment, circuits, components, pneumatics, and electrical issues

• Experience reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics schematics and/or technical 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

• Five (5) years or more of experience as a Journeyman Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment
• Computer skills for record-keeping and documentation functions
• Rockwell AC drive troubleshooting

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

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 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