Electrical Technician- Pineland Lumber

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Pineland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for our Pineland, TX lumber mill. This role requires rotating 12-hour shifts and entails maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical control systems and instrumentation to maximize plant uptime.

Applicants should have at least two years of industrial electrical experience, knowledge of 3-phase 480V systems, and PLC programming capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience as Electrical Technician in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of 3 phase 480-volt electrical systems.
• Completion of 2 years of accredited electrical training program.
• Troubleshooting and PLC programming knowledge essential.
• Ability to learn new software and read electrical schematics/blueprints.
• Experience with VFDs (Allen-Bradley, Eaton, Toshiba) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems, instrumentation, and circuits.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using analytical and field skills.
• Document information related to work performed.
• Install and modify industrial electrical equipment.
• Perform PMs on electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year electrical training

Tools

PLC Programming

Allen-Bradley

Eaton

Toshiba

VFDs

3-Phase 480V Systems

Job description

Georgia Pacific – Pineland Lumber

Georgia Pacific is seeking a talented Electrical Technician to join the team at our lumber mill in Pineland, Texas.

Shift: 12-hour rotating shift

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems, instrumentation, and electronic circuits (motor controls, relay logic, AC/DC drives, and low voltage switchgear)
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using proven analytical and field troubleshooting skills
• Document information
• Install and make changes to industrial electrical equipment
• Work with mechanical and electrical machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, performing electrical preventative maintenance tasks (PM's)

The Experience You Will Bring

Basic Qualifications (Requirements):

• At least two (2) years of experience working as an Electrical Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience of 3 phase 480-volt electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead):

• Completion of 2 years of an accredited electrical training program
• Efficient troubleshooting and programming knowledge using PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new software applications
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics/blueprints
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives. (Allen Bradley, Eaton, Toshiba) a plus.

Other Considerations/Expectations:

• Must be able to work any shift (rotating), overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work in a very fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment with emphasis on safety, quality, environmental concerns, and production goals
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other PPE as required by specific jobs
• Complete assigned duties while displaying quality workmanship and being self-motivated

This position is an experienced skilled electrician role that creates value by performing a variety of electrical systems and maintenance duties, while ensuring maximum facility uptime to meet production goals. At Georgia-Pacific, we don’t believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but the community as well.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.