Electrician​/Instrumentation Technician

Position Title

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate

$37.25/hr opportunity to get to $48+

Physical Location

Cedar River Mill
4600 C St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Category/Shift

• Days (6am-4:00pm – Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off))
• May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US AND the following:
  • At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND 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 and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
• At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform

This position will work alongside 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:
Instrumentation

• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:
  • PLC systems
  • Single loop controls for various field systems
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting of various manufacturers 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
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• 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 NFPA
  70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
• Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation

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 schematic
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switch gear
• Understand and follow NFPA
  70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards

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

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will…