What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation (Powers & Control) Technician - Shifter position at NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company)?
ABOUT NORPAC:
From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades.
NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Electrician & Instrumentation Technician (Powers & Control) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications:General Requirements Include:
- Ability to work the Dupont schedule, a 12 rotating shift model
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures
- Excellent team and communication skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Strong interest in learning other crafts
- Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
- Must be willing to learn the skills needed to strengthen role as a dual-craft Electrician & Instrumentation technician
- Qualify in one mechanical trade
- Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program
Required: (Tier 1 - Entry)
- Completion of an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) and/or equivalent coursework and experience
- Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards
- Experience with PLCs, motor controls, or instrumentation systems through coursework or training
- Knowledge of electro pneumatics and hydraulics as well as understanding troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment
- Ability to maintain organized work areas and tools
Required: (Tier 2 - Experienced)
- Four years electrical and/or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) plus two or more years of combined experience as a Journey Level Electrician or Instrumentation Technician
- Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of electro-pneumatics and hydraulics as well as effective troubleshooting skills
- Electrical skills: working knowledge of AC/DC drives and motor maintenance, PLCs, NEC and applicable codes, switchgear/medium voltage equipment, and ability to read motor schematics and logic drawings
- Instrumentation skills: experience with control valves, field instrumentation, P&IDs, loop sheets, and DCS controls
Preferred:
- Multi/cross-craft experience is a plus, (Electrical/Instrumentation)
- Knowledge of SAP functions
- Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance
Compensation:
NORPAC encourages professional development/tenure and rewards its employees through a tier-based system.
Tier/Level Hourly Rate
Experienced - Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (P&C Tech) $47.34
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician $48.95
Specialist (Area Expert) $52.05
Lead Technician (Crew Leadership) $54.05
Expert (Mill Wide Leader) $56.05
Typical Progression: An experienced Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician generally starts at $47.34/hour and typically advances to $48.95/hour after 3-6 months, based on time, performance, and completion of in-house skills testing.
Benefits:
NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.
Salary : $47 - $57