Saint-Gobain Group
Electrician & Instrumentation Technician
Saint-Gobain Group, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Position Description
Job Summary
The RoleWe are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Seven Hill-Lynchburg paper mill facility. The E&I Technician will support the manufacturing of gypsum liner paper by providing quality maintenance duties to enhance the mill’s equipment reliability and availability. The E&I Technician will utilize their skills and knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging in our continuous paper manufacturing environment to safely help achieve production goals.Job Duties:Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic, and instrumentation devices.Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.Initiate and complete work orders and document all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.What you need to succeed:Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill-wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24, and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 575, 2300, and AC.Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduits, cable trays, power panels, and motor control centers.Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power, communication devices, industrial/electronic controls, and power transmission systemsAbility to install and set up both A/C drives.Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuitsKnowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors, and transmitters.Working knowledge of control valves.Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings.Must be literate with Microsoft environment.Good written and verbal communication skills.Required Qualifications
A High School Diploma / GED is required.5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program preferred.Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, and working around heat, and noise, both inside and outside.Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-phase power distribution and Controls.Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators, and PID controllers) is necessary.E/I must be able to operate equipment including but not limited to cranes (mobile and stationary), fork trucks, and other lifting devices.Company Summary
What we offer:Opportunity to work for the world’s largest building products company (Saint-Gobain) in a mature, full-capacity paper mill.Employment with world-class company offering strong benefit package and job stability.Competitive hourly pay with frequent overtime available.Fast-paced setting where valuable electrical skills can be learned along with mechanical and process knowledge.Teamwork environment where every role is important and carries a level of responsibility to help the mill succeed.Opportunity to advance as skills, knowledge, and ability are demonstrated.Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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Job Summary
The RoleWe are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Seven Hill-Lynchburg paper mill facility. The E&I Technician will support the manufacturing of gypsum liner paper by providing quality maintenance duties to enhance the mill’s equipment reliability and availability. The E&I Technician will utilize their skills and knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging in our continuous paper manufacturing environment to safely help achieve production goals.Job Duties:Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic, and instrumentation devices.Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.Initiate and complete work orders and document all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.What you need to succeed:Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill-wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24, and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 575, 2300, and AC.Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduits, cable trays, power panels, and motor control centers.Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power, communication devices, industrial/electronic controls, and power transmission systemsAbility to install and set up both A/C drives.Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuitsKnowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors, and transmitters.Working knowledge of control valves.Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings.Must be literate with Microsoft environment.Good written and verbal communication skills.Required Qualifications
A High School Diploma / GED is required.5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program preferred.Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, and working around heat, and noise, both inside and outside.Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-phase power distribution and Controls.Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators, and PID controllers) is necessary.E/I must be able to operate equipment including but not limited to cranes (mobile and stationary), fork trucks, and other lifting devices.Company Summary
What we offer:Opportunity to work for the world’s largest building products company (Saint-Gobain) in a mature, full-capacity paper mill.Employment with world-class company offering strong benefit package and job stability.Competitive hourly pay with frequent overtime available.Fast-paced setting where valuable electrical skills can be learned along with mechanical and process knowledge.Teamwork environment where every role is important and carries a level of responsibility to help the mill succeed.Opportunity to advance as skills, knowledge, and ability are demonstrated.Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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