Maintenance Technician - E & I

Georgia-Pacific; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Zachary, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician - E & I to apply technical and analytical skills toward improving reliability of our manufacturing systems.

The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and supporting projects. Candidates should have industrial electrical experience and familiarity with safety standards, and be prepared for rotating or 12-hour shifts as described.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience as a Journeyman Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment.
• A two year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering and two years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Three years or more of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience reading electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge/experience with plant floor automation and Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNET, network wiring and Fiber Optic Networks.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment ranging from 24VDC to 480 VDC.
• Experience using DC and AC motors, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, and Servo Controlled Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial machinery; install new equipment and support projects.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Provide emergency troubleshooting and maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs with labor hours and PM findings.
• Collaborate with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial safety

Education

2-year degree in Electrical Maintenance

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell AC drives

Delta-V

DeviceNet/ControlNET/Network wiring

Job description

Our Georgia-Pacific mill in Zachary, LA. has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - E & I. This position will provide an opportunity for an individual to utilize their technical, analytical, troubleshooting and coordination skills to improve the reliability of our manufacturing systems.

Compensation: $46.35 per hour

Shift: Maintenance supports a Monday through Thursday shift 6:30am -5:00pm they also support the rotating 12-hour shift. Rotating shifts are 5:30-5:30 4 on 4 off with 2 days/2 nights each shift.

Our Team

Located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA, the Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern® and Brawny®. The paper machines are state of the art for manufacturing of premium tissue paper. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away. There is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

What Will You Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s, Process controls, electrical, instrument, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial machinery and installing new equipment and support projects as assigned
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the mill.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and maintenance on failed equipment to ensure minimal production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs/improvement ideas
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in safety program including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Keeping plant equipment in good working order consistent with company policies, equipment manuals and good engineering practices
• Work weekends, holidays, overtime and as needed
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot, cold, and wet weather conditions in a facility where hazardous chemicals are present
• Lift at least 50 lbs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One Or More of the following:
• Two (2) years or more of experience as a Journeyman Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in an industrial environment
• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering and two (2) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Three (3) years or more of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Experience reading electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge/experience with plant floor automation and office Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNET, network wiring and Fiber Optic Networks
• Experience diagnosing and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment ranging in voltages from 24VDC to 480 VDC
• Experience using both DC and AC motors, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, and Servo Controlled Systems

What Will Put You Ahead

• Computer skills for record-keeping and documentation functions.
• Rockwell AC drive troubleshooting
• Delta-V use in troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining packaging equipment

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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 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
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf