About this opportunity
Smurfit Westrock lists this Electrical and Instrumentation Tech opportunity in fernandina beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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 $40.28 to $45.67 (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’s 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
What you need to succeed:
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.
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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Worksite address
fernandina beach, FL, 32034, US
Who can apply
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