Pay Rate:

$38.82/hour

Category/Shift:

Rotating 12 hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28 day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly – 36 hours one week, 48 the next week (8 hours built in OT every check).  A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.

Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant

371 Manufacturers Drive

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-6900

The Job You Will Perform:

This is a J1 level E&I 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.
 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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..
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical).
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

There are no Relocation Benefits associated with this position.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.