Journey Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Domtar 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 Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Journey Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. This job is full-time permanent.

Your Role:

This position requires primary emphasis in Industrial Electricity, Electronics, Process Control, Programmable Controls, Troubleshooting and Instrumentation.  

Education/Experience Required:

Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent, a minimum of a two (2) year associate degree in electrical technology as well as four years of applicable experience or a minimum of ten years of progressive electrical maintenance experience in an industrial facility. Applicants must successfully pass written and practical tests for journeyman position, along with a structured board interview to qualify.  The position may be subject to rotating shift work. Other desired qualifications would include familiarity with P.L. C’s and D.C.S.

Intermediate A Electricians will be considered.

Starting rate of pay as high as $36.50 per hour based on qualifications.  Company benefits include group health insurance, holidays, vacation, 401(k) savings plan with company match, disability insurance, life insurance.

The Domtar Johnsonburg Mill has “safety sensitive” duties in all Mill job classifications.  The duties consist of:

• Working at heights greater than four feet from ground level.
• Use of chemicals in the paper process (chlorine, chlorine dioxide, sulfur compounds and sulfuric acid).
• Operation of heavy machinery including overhead cranes and industrial trucks.
• Lock out / tag out procedures.

Workplace safety is a critically important part of all jobs.  This requires everyone in the company to adhere to the safety guidelines and policies in place.  Carefully following appropriate safety guidelines can go a long way toward preventing workplace injuries.  This is a responsibility Domtar takes very seriously in protecting the health and welfare of the employees and their coworkers.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug 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.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.