J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Position Title

J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate

$49.19

Sign-On Bonus

Newly hired J3 Electrical Maintenance Technicians are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $8,000.

Relocation Assistance:

Newly hired J3 Electrical Maintenance Technicians who must relocate because their permanent address is at least 100 miles from CMF will be eligible for Relocation Assistance of up to $10,000.

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time / Rotating Shift Schedule

Our E&I maintenance technicians generally work on shift with the production teams……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. Ideally, they will rotate to a 10-hour straight day schedule (Monday-Thursday) every 12 weeks for 6 weeks on days, then return to shift.

About The Role

This position supports Global Cellulose Fibers’ Columbus Modified Fiber (CMF) facility, located in Columbus, Mississippi. CMF is a vital part of GCF’s 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 J3 level Electrical & Instrumentation 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, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining 575V thru 2300V motor controls, 13.8kV electrical systems, relay logic, PLC systems, DCS and a variety of field instruments, analytical equipment, and final control elements.

Position Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-a-lone process drives of various manufactures
• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain DCS systems such as Delta V and Honeywell.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain 575V through 2300V motors including induction, synchronous, wound rotor, permanent magnet and DC
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain motor controls including electronic motor protection relays, sizing overloads, and starter maintenance of various manufactures.
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches.
• Install, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including associated communication such as DH , mod_bus, Ethernet.
• Read, interpret and redline wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&ID’s and loop sheets
• Understand and follow 70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards.
• Communicate with operators while troubleshooting electrical and instrument controls
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on routine and extended annual outages
• Maintain shops, load centers, DCS work areas to a 5S standard
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Skills And/or Experience(s)

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• Must have at least five (5) or more years industrial Electrical AND Instrumentation experience
• Previous multi-skilled E&I 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 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
• Able to work in a tobacco-free environment
• 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
  

Preferred 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.
• Strong math/physics understanding
• 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
  
  

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our team members are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our team members and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Physical Location of Position:

Columbus Modified Fiber

371 Manufacturers Drive (Industrial Park)

Columbus, MS 39701

662-243-6900

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.