Electrician Tech

Smurfit Westrock; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Drug screening

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock's West Point Mill in VA seeks Electrician Techs to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems. You will read schematics, troubleshoot motor control, and support safety programs in a dynamic plant environment.

We require hands-on experience with PLCs and DCS, strong problem-solving and teamwork, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Competitive hourly wage and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School or GED plus Virginia Career Readiness Certificate
• 2 Year technical Degree or associate’s degree
• 5+ years industrial electrical experience
• Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician
• Appropriate Military Technical Training
• Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS
• Ability to work overtime
• Willingness to learn equipment
• Strong problem solving and communication

Responsibilities

• Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation plant maintenance including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams
• Troubleshoot control logic such as ladder logic and function block diagrams
• Use test equipment like digital multimeters and megohmmeters
• Follow electrical safety precautions (LOTO, NFPA-70E)
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control equipment across the mill
• Operate data historian software
• Work rotating shifts (southern swing)
• Participate in Incident Response Team and as fire brigade member

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Control circuitry

Safety procedures

Team player

Education

2 Year technical Degree

Virginia Career Readiness Certificate

Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician

Certificate of Apprenticeship

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Honeywell DCS

Valmet DCS

Allen Bradley Powerflex Drives

GE DC Drives

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock’s West Point Mill is looking to find committed, hardworking individuals to fill current openings, as Electrician Techs at our Papermill located at 1901 Main Street West Point, VA 23181. We offer a competitive wage ranging from $33.79 to $45.86 and a full benefits package.

We are looking for candidates with experience and a thorough knowledge of a diverse range of Electrical, Power Distribution, motor control, troubleshooting, and repair. Some of the equipment is as follows.

• Programmable logic controllers.
• Variable speed drives.
• Various industrial communication protocols.
• Motor control circuits.
• Electrical power distribution equipment such as feeder breakers, switches, transformers, and associated relays.
• AC induction motors, DC motors, AC synchronous motors and controls.

The responsibilities of the Electrical Journeyman will include but not limited to the following

• Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation plant maintenance to include preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshooting plant equipment.
• The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• The ability to understand and troubleshoot various forms of control logic, such as ladder logic, and function block diagrams.
• The ability to use and understand various types of test equipment such as calibration equipment, digital multi-meters, megohmmeters, etc.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electrical safety precautions and procedures for example, LOTO, NFPA-70E.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and control equipment throughout the mill.
• Use of data historian software.
• The Ability to work rotating shifts (southern swing)
• Perform duties as part of the Incident Response Team and participate as a fire brigade member.

What You Need To Succeed

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS, Allen Bradely Powerflex Drives, and/or GE DC Drives preferred.
• Pass written testing requirements.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Must possess a strong desire and willingness to learn the equipment.
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work safely.

Minimum Qualifications To Be Considered For This Job

• High School or GED plus Virginia Career Readiness Certificate, and at least one of the below credentials
• 2 Year technical Degree or associate’s degree
• 5+ years industrial electrical experience
• Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician
• Appropriate Military Technical Training
• Certificate of Apprenticeship

Compensation & Career Growth

We offer a clear, structured path for career advancement with competitive pay:

• Class 1 Helper: $33.79/hour. Promotion to Class C possible within 9-13 months based on performance.
• Class C: $35.89/hour. Eligible for Class B after 6 months.
• Class B: $37.42/hour. Promotion to Class A after 12 months.
• Class A: $42.62/hour. Final step to Class AAA ($45.86/hour) based on tenure and qualifications.

Total Progression Time: 2.25-2.5 years (27-31 months) from Class 1 Helper to Class A.

Grow your career and earnings with us!

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.