Industrial Electrician — PLC/DCS & Instrumentation (Paper Mill)

Sonoco Products Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Wellbeing tools and EAP

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life and dis

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Richmond, VA is seeking an Electrical Technician to ensure the integrity of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems in a paper mill and related facilities. The role requires a Journeyman Electrician Card, an Associate Degree or 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical controls, and proficiency in computer controls software.

Day shift, $35.51/hr. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician Card required.
• Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or minimum 5 years of experience Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical controls.
• Proficient in computer controls software.
• MS Office skills.
• Strong knowledge of piping and instrument diagrams, signal flow diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets and wire lists.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• High voltage experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant's electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Advanced installation, diagnosis, calibration, documentation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Support Electric Shop including troubleshooting, call-ins, overtime, repairs, shutdowns and projects.
• Plan assistance on specialized equipment or projects.
• Work with PLC, automation, and controls in paper mill and power plant.
• Maintain DCS/QCS computers and control systems, UPS systems.
• Ensure EPA/DHEC instrumentation PM compliance and radiation equipment compliance.
• Manage instrumentation on steam, condensate, pulp, and water systems.
• Oversee drives and motor control on paper machines and power plants.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

5 years of industrial electrical experience

Tools

MS Office

Computer controls software

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Richmond, VA is seeking an Electrical Technician to ensure the integrity of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems in a paper mill and related facilities. The role requires a Journeyman Electrician Card, an Associate Degree or 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical controls, and proficiency in computer controls software.

Day shift, $35.51/hr. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.