E/I Technician

The successful Smurfit Westrock team member will be working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation. Employees must comply with all safety regulations and practices. Smurfit Westrock is a team-based environment. We offer a competitive benefits package; Hourly rates range from $39.30 to $44.55 (shift), health, life, dental and vision plans, 401(K), Pension and employee assistance program, paid Holidays & Vacation (1-3 weeks based on experience). Relocation ($5,000 net) offered to eligible candidates.

We are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Fernandina Beach Mill facility. The successful Smurfit Westrock E & I Technician will support the manufacturing of Pulp and Paper by providing quality maintenance duties to the mill\u2019s equipment reliability and availability. Smurfit Westrock is a team-based environment. The E&I technician will utilize their skills and knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging, in our continuous pulp and paper process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment run ability.

Job Duties:

Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic and instrumentation devices.

Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.

Initiate and complete work-orders and document all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24 and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 2300, 4,160 to 13,800 and AC.

• Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers.

• An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems

• Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.

• Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuits

• Knowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors and transmitters.

• Working knowledge of control valves

• Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.

• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings

• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment

• Good written and verbal communication skill

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma / GED is required

5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.

Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program, preferred.

Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.

Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-Phase power distribution and Controls.

Basic understanding of Programable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.

Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.

Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, of working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, work around heat, noise, both inside and outside.

Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

We offer a competitive benefits package; Employees commonly earn more than $100,000 annually, Health, life, dental and vision plans, 401(K), Pension and employee assistance program, paid Holidays & Vacation (1-3 weeks based on experience).

Relocation bonus ($5,000) offered to qualified candidates.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check, drug screen and job requirements assessment.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.