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WestRock Company Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in Syracuse, New York

Pay Range: $40.41 - $46.18/hour

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician located in Solvay, NY. The E&I Technician maintains electrical and instrumentation systems for production and process equipment within the Solvay Paper Mill. The E & I Technician will support the manufacturing team by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize mill equipment reliability and availability. The E&I technician will also utilize their mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication, rigging, welding) in our continuous pulp and paper process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment uptime metrics.

How you will impact WestRock:

  • Support continuous improvement of preventive maintenance.

  • Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility.

  • Participate in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies.

  • Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns.

  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains Distributive Control System (DCS) and Programmed Logic Control (PLC) systems, which includes higher levels of automation, improved methods of control, and improved information gathering and reporting.

  • Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.

  • Completes necessary documentation to ensure control documentation is current, follows all necessary change control procedures, and updates (marks up) drawings to reflect process improvements and field changes.

  • Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions. Documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.

  • Responsible for vendor contact as requested.

What you need to succeed:

  • High School Diploma / GED is required

  • 5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.

  • Journeyman or proof of completion of college or apprenticeship.

  • Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.

  • Strong electronics background preferred with experience also in 480-volt, 4160 volts, 13.8k volts, 3-Phase Controls.

  • AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic.

  • Able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed

  • Experience with variable frequency drives (Siemens a plus) and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) a plus.

  • Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems

What We Offer

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

  • Great benefits to include medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plan.

  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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