Electrician Journeyman - Longview Mill

Smurfit Westrock plc; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 4,914,312 - 6,999,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Matching 401K

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Longview, WA is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to enhance operations at our pulp and paper mill. The role includes hands-on work with electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability.

Candidates should have a strong background in electrical maintenance, be able to work rotating shifts, and pass a physical test. A starting wage of $43.24/hour and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Basic knowledge and experience with computers.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and pass a multi-phase physical.

Responsibilities

• Work from prints, diagrams, and specifications for repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical control circuits.
• Perform maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

Installation of electrical components

Compliance with NEC, NESC, NFPA

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Journeyman level electrician certification

Formal education in Electrical or Instrumentation

Job description

The opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock, a pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively seeking a Journeyman Electrician to support our operations as we strive to reach world class performance levels. The right candidate has a proven record of performance, and in previous jobs, has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up. Ideal candidates initiate their own learning, get along well with others, and are helpful to co‑workers. Candidates must handle the physical job requirements (heat, noise, shift work, work indoors or outdoors) and have the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Work from prints, diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs
• Demolition, installation, testing and inspection of work on electrical systems
• Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices
• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components
• Electrical technicians perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance department to improve the reliability and uptime of equipment used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.

What you need to succeed:

• Must have at least four years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a Journeyman level electrician or two years’ experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment as a Journeyman Electrician and two years formal education (certified trade school program) in either Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Must be able to pass a multi-phase physical.

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $43.24/hour.

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.