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E&I Technician

E&I Technician

Country:  United States
City:  Westbrook
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Westbrook
Department:  Maintenance
Posting date:  Apr 30, 2024

SAPPI North America

Sappi Somerset, one of North America's largest paper mills, produces vast amounts of graphics and board paper, along with pulp. Originating in 1976 as a greenfield pulp mill, it supplied fiber for Scott paper tissue mills. State-of-the-art coated paper machines were installed in 1982, 1986, and 1990, with significant reinvestments over time. The mill expanded into SBS board grades with the PM1 rebuild in 2018, maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Sappi Somerset, one of North America's largest paper mills, produces vast amounts of graphics and board paper, along with pulp. Originating in 1976 as a greenfield pulp mill, it supplied fiber for Scott paper tissue mills. State-of-the-art coated paper machines were installed in 1982, 1986, and 1990, with significant reinvestments over time. The mill expanded into SBS board grades with the PM1 rebuild in 2018, maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Position (job title):

E&I Technician

Department:

Maintenance - Westbrook

Reports to (position title):

Maintenance Planner, Westbrook

Work Site (city, state):

Westbrook, Maine

Entry requirements:

Minimum of two years’ experience with the ability to perform Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, work as highlighted below.

A Technical Degree and/or a certified Apprenticeship Program preferred.

 

Overview

 

In this multicraft role, the ideal candidate will have a solid work history and be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate an ability to perform various E&I Technician duties from past experiences.  The candidate will have a strong understanding of the importance of personal and group safety within the workplace.  The candidate will be a team player, working effectively with other craft employees, Mill operators, maintenance planners and supervision.  The candidate will have experience troubleshooting and leading repairs to complex workplace equipment. Finally, candidates will demonstrate an ability to read manuals, blueprints and working drawings, plan and lay out work, and take accurate measurements using devices common to the craft.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Work experiences with AC/DC Drives, I/A DCS and Rockwell (AB) PLC

  • Troubleshooting, repair, replacement and calibration of electrical control instrumentation such as, temperature, pressure, ph., conductivity, turbidity, flow meters, valve positioner actuators and associated 4-20ma control loops, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Steam Systems, Foxboro Spec 200

  • Experience with High Pressure Boilers and high voltage distribution

  • Demonstrate awareness of Electrical safe work practices including NFP70e awareness

  • Rigging experience, be able to safely rig all types of equipment

 

   Special Skills including license certification

 

  • Electrical Journyperson License and/or ISA Certification preferred

  • Methodical problem solving ability

  • Computer skills, including experience with SAP

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills such as log entries or work order documentation

  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and conflicting priorities with confidence and accuracy

 

   Working Conditions

 

  • Shift work may be required, as well as occasional weekend and holiday coverage

  • Occasional Call-ins on nights and weekend, need to respond within an hour

  • Occasional work required from ladders, elevated platforms, hot and cold locations

 

 

   Education/Experience

 

Technical Degree or equivalent preferred, two or more years work experience

Position (job title):

E&I Technician

Department:

Maintenance - Westbrook

Reports to (position title):

Maintenance Planner, Westbrook

Work Site (city, state):

Westbrook, Maine

Entry requirements:

Minimum of two years’ experience with the ability to perform Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, work as highlighted below.

A Technical Degree and/or a certified Apprenticeship Program preferred.

 

Overview

 

In this multicraft role, the ideal candidate will have a solid work history and be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate an ability to perform various E&I Technician duties from past experiences.  The candidate will have a strong understanding of the importance of personal and group safety within the workplace.  The candidate will be a team player, working effectively with other craft employees, Mill operators, maintenance planners and supervision.  The candidate will have experience troubleshooting and leading repairs to complex workplace equipment. Finally, candidates will demonstrate an ability to read manuals, blueprints and working drawings, plan and lay out work, and take accurate measurements using devices common to the craft.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Work experiences with AC/DC Drives, I/A DCS and Rockwell (AB) PLC

  • Troubleshooting, repair, replacement and calibration of electrical control instrumentation such as, temperature, pressure, ph., conductivity, turbidity, flow meters, valve positioner actuators and associated 4-20ma control loops, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Steam Systems, Foxboro Spec 200

  • Experience with High Pressure Boilers and high voltage distribution

  • Demonstrate awareness of Electrical safe work practices including NFP70e awareness

  • Rigging experience, be able to safely rig all types of equipment

 

   Special Skills including license certification

 

  • Electrical Journyperson License and/or ISA Certification preferred

  • Methodical problem solving ability

  • Computer skills, including experience with SAP

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills such as log entries or work order documentation

  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and conflicting priorities with confidence and accuracy

 

   Working Conditions

 

  • Shift work may be required, as well as occasional weekend and holiday coverage

  • Occasional Call-ins on nights and weekend, need to respond within an hour

  • Occasional work required from ladders, elevated platforms, hot and cold locations

 

 

   Education/Experience

 

Technical Degree or equivalent preferred, two or more years work experience

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.

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:  Lisa Patterson
Email:  lisa.patterson@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-856-4615

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