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Smurfit Westrock\u2019s West Point Mill is looking to find committed, hardworking individuals to fill current openings as Instrumentation Maintenance Techs at our Papermill in West Point, VA. We offer a competitive wage ranging from $33.04 to $44.30 and a full benefits package.

We are looking for candidates with experience and a thorough knowledge of a diverse range of Electrical and Instrumentation control equipment, both in troubleshooting and repair. Some of the equipment is as follows.

* Programmable logic controllers.

* Various industrial communication protocols.

* Various process variable transmitters

* Various types of valves

* Distributed control system hardware

* Process instrumentation such as instrumentation associated with Temperature, Flow, Level, DP, Pressure

The responsibilities of the Instrumentation Journeyman will include but not limited to the following:

* Industrial Instrumentation plant maintenance to include preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshooting plant equipment.

* The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals.

* The ability to understand and troubleshoot various forms of control logic, such as ladder logic, and function block diagrams.

* The ability to use and understand various types of test equipment such as calibration equipment, digital multi-meters, megohmmeters, and HART communicators.

* Must possess a working knowledge of electrical safety precautions and procedures, for example, LOTO, NFPA-70E.

* Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of process control equipment throughout the mill.

* Use of data historian software for trending and or tuning loops for efficiency.

* The Ability to work rotating shifts (southern swing)

* Perform duties as part of the Incident Response Team and participate as a fire brigade member.

What you need to succeed:

* Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell and Valmet DCS, experience setting up and calibrating control valves, experience setting up, calibrating, installing, and troubleshooting control instrumentation.

* Pass written testing requirements.

* Available to work overtime as required.

* Must possess a strong desire and willingness to learn the equipment.

* Decision making and troubleshooting abilities

* Good communication and computer skills.

* Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.

* Must be able to work safely.

Minimum qualifications to be considered for this job:

* High School or GED plus Virginia Career Readiness Certificate, and at least one of the below credentials

* 2 Year technical Degree or associate\u2019s degree

* 5+ years industrial electrical experience

* Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician

* Appropriate Military Technical Training

* Certificate of Apprenticeship

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.