Electrical Journeyman Level 1

Transmission & Distribution World; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Pension benefit

Job summary

International Paper Vicksburg Mill is seeking a Maintenance Journeyman I – Electrical or Instrumentation with strong problem solving, communication and teamwork skills. Starting hourly pay is $40.70.

You will join high-performance teams and help improve and sustain electrical/instrumentation reliability while upholding safety standards. Responsibilities include circuit troubleshooting, conduit/wire installation, PLC troubleshooting, drive troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation and

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical coursework preferred.
• Experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance is required or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and instrumentation systems.
• Install conduit, wire, and perform lighting repairs.
• Calibrate instrumentation and control valves; troubleshoot PLCs.
• Work rotating shifts and comply with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree or certification in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

PLC

Industrial controls

Job description

International Paper Vicksburg Mill is currently seeking talented, dedicated people with excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills to fill positions in Maintenance Journeyman I – Electrical or Instrumentation.

Starting hourly pay for this position is $40.70.

Successful candidates will work in high performance teams and play an active part in improving and sustaining electrical and/or instrumentation reliability at the Vicksburg Mill. Keys to success in this position are a strong emphasis on safety and hazard recognition; effective troubleshooting skills; ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities; and maintain environmental and quality standards.

Duties include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting & repair, conduit & wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting & repair, drive troubleshooting & repair, Instrumentation & control valve calibration, troubleshooting replacement & repair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently 18 years of age or older
• Eligible for employment in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment.

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in the following Maintenance Skill Areas: ELECTRICAL or INSTRUMENTATION.

OR

• A degree or certification in ELECTRICAL and/or INSTRUMENTATION Studies

IN ADDITION must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Wear required safety equipment
• Operate or work in industrial conditions such as warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, in noisy areas, around heavy machinery, at elevated working surfaces or tight/close spaces with proper safety training and safety protection

BENEFITS

• International Paper offers a competitive benefit package including, but not limited to health care coverage, dental insurance, life insurance, holiday pay, paid vacation, a defined pension benefit and a 401K plan in which the company will match a percent of the contribution.
• Candidates selected for further processing will be required to complete a series of written and hands-on tests on job-related skills and complete panel interviews.
• Candidates offered a position must successfully complete a pre‑employment health assessment and background check.