J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician (1077455)

J3 Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

• International Paper Columbus is seeking talented Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians with 5 or more years of Industrial experience. Successful candidates will be eligible for a one time $8000 Hiring Bonus. Successful candidates who must relocate beause their permanent address is at least 100 miles from the work location will be eligible for Relocation Assistance of up to $10000.
  • Eligibility This does not apply to current International Paper employees or previous employees who left the company in the last 12 months.

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Columbus Cellulose Fibers (CCF)
Pay Rate:

$47.76/hour

Columbus Modified Fiber (CMF)

Pay Rate:

$47.76/hour

CCF Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time - Our maintenance technicians generally work a four day 10-hour scheduleMonday through Thursday 7:00amto 5:30pm with every fourth Friday scheduled as an 8-hour day (7:00am-3:30pm). Successful candidates can also expect to be assigned a one year shift rotation within their first three years of employment working rotating 12 hour shifts (5:30am-5:30pm / 5:30pm-5:30am) 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.

CMF Category/Shift:

Hourly Full Time Our E&I maintenance technicians generally work on shift with the production teamsrotating 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.

CCF Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Cellulose Fibers

4335 Carson Road

Columbus MS 39701

CMF Physical Location:

International Paper

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant

371 Manufacturers Drive (Industrial Park)

Columbus MS 39701

The Job You Will Perform:

This is a J3 level Electrical & Instrumentation 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 modbus Ethernet.
• Read interpret and redline wiring diagrams electrical schematics P&IDs 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
• Other duties as assigned.
  

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 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
• 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
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma GED or equivalent work experience required
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Five (5) or more years industrial E&I maintenance 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 E&I related equipment and process problems
• Knowledge of key operating areas PLCs AC & DC drives analog and digital field instrumentation and DCS equipment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical).
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Prior experience as a multi-skilled Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

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 Build:

Leadership training promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With Company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were 18.6 billion. In 2025 International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting .

International Paper 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.