Job Description

Position Title:

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate:

$38.55/hr. Opportunity to get to $48+

Physical Location:

Cedar River Mill

4600 C St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404



Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

• Days (6am-4:00pm - Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off))
• May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)

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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

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 schematic
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

Position Title:

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate:

$37.25/hr. Opportunity to get to $48+

Physical Location:

Cedar River Mill

4600 C St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

319-775-6265

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

• Days (6am-4:00pm - Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off))
• May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)

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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

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 schematic
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

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

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.