Electrical Maintenance Technician Starting Pay $32.13 with potential earningss up to $47

Domtar (formerly Resolute Forest Products) is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Grenada, (Mississippi, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical Maintenance Technician. This job is full-time permanent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Read, understand and interpret schematics, ladder drawings, technical specifications and manufacture’s manuals related to repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical instrumentation and control equipment.
2. Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical and Instrument systems including, but not limited to: PLC’s, Transmitters, Valves, electric motors, motor controls, flow equipment, alarm and telemetry systems, heating and exhaust systems, conduits, cable and relays.
3. Knowledge of electrical and ARC Flash safety.
4. Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
5. Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel and provide suggestions to improve service and operations.
6. Must be available to work overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, for emergency call-out situations and on-call rotation.
7. Must be willing to work with other crafts when needed.

An electrical proficiency test will be administered to assist in the selection process.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of installation, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment and related systems; skill in the techniques of handling tools and equipment used in the electrical trade; and knowledge of safety standards and practices applicable to the repair and maintenance of electrical instrumentation and control equipment and related systems, and to provide corrective measure for resolution of problems. The ability to develop work procedures that will provide minimum interference with plant operations. The ability to read, interpret and review engineering plans and specifications and to make simple sketches of electrical parts or systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent education in electrical.
• Instrumentation and control system maintenance, installation and repair a plus.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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