Electrical and Instrumentation Technician – Mid-level

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Georgia-Pacific, LLC is seeking a talented Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join the Big Island, Virginia team.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.

We manufacture standard corrugated containers, as well as many specialty packaging products for various industries.

To learn more about Georgia-Pacific and our corrugated facilities please visit: www.gppackaging.com/

This is a full-time role with competitive starting pay of $31.63 per hour, benefits, 401k and quarterly performance bonuses.

E&I Technicians will work 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

As part of the selection process, qualified candidates will be required to complete both computer based and hands on testing.

Successful candidates will also take part in the interview selection process.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical issues; apply knowledge around wiring schematics

• Apply knowledge of instrumentation principles such as Pressure, level, Flow, and Temperature

• Support projects in mill as Journeyman E&I technician

• Apply knowledge of PLC platforms for Rockwell PLC 5 and Control Logix.

Edit programs and search programs to find equipment and understand ladder logic

• Apply knowledge of Switchgear and the hazards involved in racking in and out of breakers from 480 Volts-12,470 Volts

• Apply knowledge of Induction, Synchronous, Wound Rotor, DC, and difference between how these motors work in the industrial environment

• Complete the NCCER electrical program at CVCC.

• Work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed

• Work at heights, and in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least 10 hours a day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience using a computer for email, internet, and other computer applications


* Qualified applicants must have at least one of the following:



* 1) Journeyman Electrician card; or


* 2) Associate degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field; or


* 3) At least three (3) years that demonstrates technical knowledge with PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, and other related electrical and instrumentation areas (obtained through military experience in a related field, apprenticeship in a related field, or recent college coursework in related field such as Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems, Control Theory, etc.)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Paper Mill experience

• At least one (1) year of training or experience in areas such as PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc.

• At least one (1) year of training or experience 753/755 Rockwell VFD troubleshooting

• At least one (1...