Maintenance Journeyman 1/Electrical

Physical Location:  

Vicksburg Mill 

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

Category/Shift:  

Hourly Full-Time  

• Days (7am-3:30pm – Monday-Friday) 

Job Requirements 

• At least 18 years of age 

• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience  

• Eligible for employment in the US 

AND one of the following: 

• At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION systems;  

OR 

• At least three (3) years of work experience in 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 or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical. 

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment. 

The Job You Will Perform:  

This position will assist 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: 

Non-applicable skills/experience can be removed but adding skills/experience is not permitted. 

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 

• 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 

• Other duties as assigned 

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