Clean Energy Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Summary

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician installs, services, troubleshoots, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance functions on plant equipment. This equipment includes but is not limited to; plant lighting equipment, electrical circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, guide systems, distributed control systems, PLC's, overhead cranes, etc. May perform additional duties as assigned. The paper mill is a 24 / 7 operation, working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational may be required. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician must be able to read orders, possess basic to intermediate math skills, read and understand technical manuals and literature and be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to troubleshoot, repair, and wire 120 volt and (3) phase 460 volt AC circuits and electrical equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot, repair, and wire 24 volt DC control circuits.
• Basic understanding of Electricity and Instrumentation.
• Able to troubleshoot, repair, and install distribution systems up to 460 volts.
• Able to troubleshoot, repair, and install controls : coils contactors, relays, brakes etc.
• Able to install transformers up to 460 volts.
• Able to safely rack in and rack out 460 volt, 4160 volt, and 12.47 kV breakers.
• Able to interpret PID, hydraulic, pneumatic and wiring drawings / diagrams.
• Able to wire motors single phase, 3 phase 460 volt and 3 phase 4160 volt as per NEC / OSHA codes and Pratt standard operating procedures.
• Able to use and interpret a Megohm meter.
• Able to use and interpret a mulitmeter; volts, amps and ohms
• Able to troubleshoot and install switches; proximity, speed, limit, pressure etc.
• Basic understanding and repair of guiding systems.
• Able to run and bend conduit and pull wire.
• Able to troubleshoot control valves and transmitters.
• General knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems in mill.
• Understanding of pneumatic controls including controllers, actuators, positioners, and valves.
• Demonstrate knowledge of where to find equipment I / O for various processes.

Education and / or Experience :

Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) or on-the job work experience.

Essential Job Functions :

Physical Description :

Work can be physically and mentally demanding at times. Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians must be able to physically change valves, transmitters, and small motors as needed. Must be able to observe immediate and overall areas for electrical hazards and take appropriate action. Simple rigging skills are required. Sweeping and mopping MCC and other work areas and emptying garbage cans is required. Cleaning up leaks and spills is required as needed.

Schedule

Rotating 12 hour shifts, both days and nights included

8 or 10 hour "day" Monday-Friday, occasional weekend on-call coverage

It is expected that all of our E&I Technician positions will fill both day and shift roles over the course of time.

Tool List

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by "harvesting the urban forest." Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.