Instrumentation Technician

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at ​

RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

Instrumentation Technicians are responsible for the safe installation, repair and maintenance of measurement equipment and control systems throughout the plant. This is a multi-craft position requiring individuals to be proficient in Instrumentation and functional in the electrical trade.

You will shape the future of the Fernandina Instrumentation Shop by :

Calibrating and repairing instruments and associated equipment

Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes

Experienced in DCS and PLC control systems

Knowledgeable of automatic valve rigging and change-out

Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes

Testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment

Coordinating crew activities as required and maintaining records and files

Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics

Troubleshoot and Repair system components or removing and replacing defective parts

Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment

Qualified candidates will bring the following experience and skill sets :

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or certification in instrumentation, engineering tech or related preferred

Two plus years of industrial or manufacturing experience; electrical or mechanical focused

Experience with plant operations, instrumentation, and control systems

Computer program experience preferred

Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Able to work rotating shifts including some mandatory overtime

Regular and predictable attendance

Why you will love working for RYAM :

Competitive pay, potential to earn $100,000 annually

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short term / Long term disability

Bonus / Merit

Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)

Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Retirement plan

EOE / Vet / Disability