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Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman

Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Maintenance and Engineering
Posting date:  Dec 5, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

The Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine is looking for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Journeyman to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with your team to keep the plant running safely and efficiently, with opportunities to learn and grow along the way.

 

Job Highlights:

  • Pay: Journeyman A rate of $49.34/hour, plus vacation credit for up to 12 years of prior industrial experience.
  • Hands-On Work: Work directly with electrical and instrumentation systems, DCS & PLC controls, AC/DC drives, and power distribution systems.
  • Learn & Grow: Cross-training and mentorship opportunities help you build new skills and expand your expertise.
  • Team Environment: Work with a skilled, safety-focused team that values doing things the right way.

What You’ll Do:

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Support DCS and PLC control systems to keep the plant running
  • Maintain AC and DC drives, power distribution systems, and other electrical systems
  • Take part in safety practices, continuous improvement efforts, and sharing knowledge with the team

What We’re Looking For:

  • BSEET degree or two-year technical college degree preferred
  • 2+ years of E&I Journeyman experience preferred
  • Hands-on knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Experience with Honeywell TDC 3000, Allen-Bradley PLCs, or similar systems is a plus
  • Experience in pulp & paper or an industrial setting is a plus
  • Problem-solving skills, safety awareness, and a team-first attitude

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement or continuing education support
  • Opportunities to grow within the company

 

Join Sappi Somerset Mill and be part of a team that values your skills, safety, and experience. Your work matters here, and we’ll help you keep learning and growing on the job.

The Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine is looking for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Journeyman to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with your team to keep the plant running safely and efficiently, with opportunities to learn and grow along the way.

 

Job Highlights:

  • Pay: Journeyman A rate of $49.34/hour, plus vacation credit for up to 12 years of prior industrial experience.
  • Hands-On Work: Work directly with electrical and instrumentation systems, DCS & PLC controls, AC/DC drives, and power distribution systems.
  • Learn & Grow: Cross-training and mentorship opportunities help you build new skills and expand your expertise.
  • Team Environment: Work with a skilled, safety-focused team that values doing things the right way.

What You’ll Do:

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Support DCS and PLC control systems to keep the plant running
  • Maintain AC and DC drives, power distribution systems, and other electrical systems
  • Take part in safety practices, continuous improvement efforts, and sharing knowledge with the team

What We’re Looking For:

  • BSEET degree or two-year technical college degree preferred
  • 2+ years of E&I Journeyman experience preferred
  • Hands-on knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Experience with Honeywell TDC 3000, Allen-Bradley PLCs, or similar systems is a plus
  • Experience in pulp & paper or an industrial setting is a plus
  • Problem-solving skills, safety awareness, and a team-first attitude

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement or continuing education support
  • Opportunities to grow within the company

 

Join Sappi Somerset Mill and be part of a team that values your skills, safety, and experience. Your work matters here, and we’ll help you keep learning and growing on the job.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Brienne Hayes
Email:  brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3226

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