Electrician

Inland Empire Paper Co; Washington; On-site; USD 57,445 - 61,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Inland Empire Paper Co in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician responsible for planning and executing complex equipment maintenance in a heavy industrial environment. The role includes maintaining various electrical equipment, troubleshooting challenges, and ensuring safe operations.

Candidates should possess a two-year degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of safety protocols. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions in a heavy industrial environment.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
• Medium voltage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex equipment maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair process-related challenges.

Skills

Ability to perform all work safely

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Inland Empire Paper is a state‑of‑the‑art paper manufacturing facility located in Spokane, WA. The company seeks an experienced Industrial Electrician to plan and execute complex equipment maintenance.

Job Description

• Plan and execute complex equipment maintenance.
• Install, start‑up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment including low, medium and high voltage AC and DC motors, motor controls, switchgear, PLCs, VFDs, and other heavy industrial equipment related to pulp and paper mill operations.
• Work with other Maintenance and Operations personnel to troubleshoot and repair process‑related challenges.
• Operating at $41.70 – $44.79 per hour journeyman rate.
• Shift schedule: 4–10 day shift, includes one weekend and one swing shift rotation every 5–6 weeks, with 6 days off prior to the weekend shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all work safely.
• Two‑year degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience and/or apprenticeship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions of working in a heavy industrial environment (climbing ladders, stairs, walking distances, working at heights, working in tight or enclosed spaces, inclement weather, temperature extremes).
• Strong diagnostic skills and willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
• Medium voltage experience preferred.
• Washington EL01 or EL07 preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance available after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year of employment.
• New employees subject to 180‑day probationary period.
• IEP is a smoke‑free and drug‑free (including cannabis‑free) production facility operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.