Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

• Troubleshoot, maintain & repair electrical, instrumentation and control systems throughout the mill
• Inspect, test, calibrate & maintain process instrumentation, control devices, field equipment and associated wiring
• Install, modify & commission electrical, instrumentation and control system equipment in support of maintenance and improvement projects
• Read & interpret electrical schematics, instrumentation drawings, loop diagrams and control system documentation
• Troubleshoot motor control systems, VFDs, soft starters, MCC equipment & related electrical systems
• Perform PLC, HMI and VFD programming, troubleshooting and configuration as required
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot industrial communication networks supporting HMI, PLC and field control systems
• Support Operations and Maintenance teams during normal operations, equipment failures, shutdowns and abnormal plant conditions
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical, instrumentation and process control system reliability and performance
• Maintain process control equipment, electrical documentation, software backups and related technical records
• Stay current with electrical, instrumentation and control technologies applicable to mill operations
• Participate in mill improvement initiatives, including energy management, data collection, reporting and equipment reliability programs
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and support a safe, productive work environment

• Certified Electrician OR Instrumentation with industrial experience
• a min of 3 years of industrial experience is preferred
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems, instrumentation & process control equipment
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley products, VFDs, soft starters, motor controls and HMI systems
• Experience with PLC-5 and ControlLogix PLC platforms
• Experience with industrial communication network protocols, including Ethernet, DeviceNet and ControlNet
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining and calibrating field instrumentation and control devices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control documentation
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to plan and manage daily work priorities and support small projects
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, instrumentation and control system issues
• A solid record of safe work performance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance and Technical support groups
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to move into a leadership role is considered an asset

Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to move into a leadership role is considered an asset

• Competitive hourly rate
• Benefits package which includes medical, dental, pension and savings plans, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and more