Instrumentation Technician

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
 

Full job description
Pay Rate:
$34.37 - $50.55 per hour plus shift premium

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location:
International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Team Leader in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill. It currently operates with approximately 3+0 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible to safely assemble, install, and test the measuring and control devices using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown and correct the problem. Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.

Key Accountabilities

Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.
Installing and testing instrumentation devices
DCS maintenance
Contribute to the improvement of safety and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Core Competencies

Strong Safety Commitment
Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
Time Management – Planning and Organizing
Development and Continual Learning
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Decision Making and Judgment
Communication
Team Work

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:
Journeyman or Apprentice Instrumentation Technician
Willing and able to work shift, overtime, weekends, and on-call
5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
Experience in reading engineering drawings
Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with electrical and instrumentation
Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
Ability to travel internationally if required.

Preferred qualifications include:
5 years’ experience as a fulltime Instrumentation Journeyman Technician

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
Medical & Dental
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Life & Disability Insurance
On-site Cafeteria
On-site Nurse
Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $1+.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, ****** orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.