Electrical Maintenance Technician

Essity North America Inc. in; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to join their manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL. This role will focus on maintaining large equipment, increasing uptime, and providing technical support across the mill. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in electrical troubleshooting, and a motivation to advance their skills in a collaborative, impactful environment.

Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Empowerment and Job Impact

Individual Learning and Development

Health & Safety

Social Responsibility

Innovation

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Electrical/Instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Self-motivated to learn and improve technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain large paper-making equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Tackle troubleshooting and technology education tasks.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during asset outages.

Skills

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Planning

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician (Maintenance)

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life.

You may not know Essity, but we are a global leading hygiene and health company, with corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a corporate leader when it comes to sustainability and have strong values – our Essity Beliefs & Behaviors – which drive our amazing culture. Our products improve the lives of people who use them, as we break barriers to well-being.

Through world-class supply chain performance, we enable the delivery of business needs to meet local demands. Our Global Supply Chain business unit has approximately17,000 employees, working from54 production sitesin19 countries. We supply hygiene products for our business areasConsumer Tissue(Toilet paper, Household towels, Handkerchiefs, Facial tissues, Wet wipes and Napkins),Professional Hygiene(TORK) andPersonal Care(Incontinence Products, Feminine Care and Baby Care). The unit was formed on June 1, 2019 by merging the two entities Supply Chain Development and Global Manufacturing. Prior to 2019, the unit operated in two separateentities, known as GHS Tissue and GHS Personal Care.

Who We Are

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Essity's Global Supply Chain/Manufacturing team is currently seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for our manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL.

The Electrical/Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for reducing unscheduled maintenance, increasing up-time and lowering maintenance costs by being a shared resource for the entire mill when their technical expertise or other capabilities are needed to solve a problem. Daily they will maintain large paper-making equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and program PLC's. They may also be called upon to support a project or implement changes in existing systems, and will strive to drive safe, respectful, and positive workplace interactions.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Learn new technology, processes and electrical equipment and educate others;
• Serve as a shared resource for controls, instrumentation, and inspection technologies;
• Lead instrumentation and controls troubleshooting efforts within their area of expertise during asset outages;
• Troubleshoot wiring, I/O devices, relays, AC & DC drives, as well as PLC code to support mill safety, product quality, and machine efficiency;
• Be a point person for driving equipment efficiencies electrically for their assets;
• Be involved in continuous improvement processes as needed and directed. Utilize 1:1 interaction on the job, formal meetings, and other forums to train others in mill technologies.

Who You Are

• Three plus (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing Electrical/Instrumentation troubleshooting tasks;
• Work in a paper-making or converting facility is preferred, but not required;
• Ability to use MS Office tools as needed in the role and a base understanding of our work planning processes;
• Familiarity with hazards and procedures involving medium voltage equipment and/or sub stations;
• Ability to work with others to resolve complex problems , making data-based recommendations;
• Ability to use vendor manuals to setup new equipment when necessary;
• AC &DC Drives troubleshooting and setup/commissioning experience;
• Ability to use vendor manuals to setup new equipment when necessary;
• This role requires someone who is self-motivated to learn and advance their technical skills;
• Problem Solving / Troubleshooting;
• Planning;
• Written and Verbal Communications;
• Approach-ability.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility| Innovation

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.