Multicraft Maintenance Technician

International Paper; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper’s Lafayette Container facility in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Maintenance Journeyman Level 3 Electrical/Instrumentation (J3) to perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of PLCs, instrumentation and electrical systems.

This hourly, full-time role features a weekly shift rotation (days and nights) and requires compliance with safety protocols, drug screens, and health assessments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Willing to work in industrial conditions with safety training and protection.
• Must pass technical online testing, interview, and hands-on assessment of skills.
• Drug screen and health assessment required.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain single loop controls and various field systems.
• Repair final control elements and calibrate instruments.
• Read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Adhere to NFPA70E arc flash and shock safety requirements.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Player

Dependability

Self-Motivation

Education

Associates degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Journeyman Level 3 Electrical/Instrumentation (J3)

Pay Rate
$30/hr.

Physical Location:
Lafayette Container

204 Southpark Road

Lafayette, LA 70508

Category/Shift
Hourly Full-Time

• Weekly Shift Rotation (Days and Nights)

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US

AND The Following

• At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
• Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection))
• Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
• Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Wear required safety equipment

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

• Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
• At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform
This position will work alongside journeymen-level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion

Instrumentation

• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:
• PLC systems
• Single loop controls for various field systems
• Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
• Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned

AND

Electrician

• Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers
• Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action.