J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Position Title:

J1 Electrical Maintenance Technician

 

Pay Rate:

$39.98/hour

 

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Rotating Shift Schedule

 

Physical Location:

Columbus Modified Fiber

371 Manufacturers Drive (Industrial Park)

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4651

 

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position supports International Paper’s Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products.

 

This is a J1 level Electrical Maintenance Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently.  Duties include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, as well as instrumentation / control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

 

Position Responsibilities:

 

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Assist mechanical craft as needed
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions
• Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends
• Wear all required safety equipment and PPE
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated work surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

 

Required:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Three (3) or more years verifiable experience as a J1 Electrical technician
• Previous multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.
• Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and DCS equipment.
• Must