Transmission & Distribution World
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician
Transmission & Distribution World, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Position Title:
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Pay Rate:
$37.25/hr. Opportunity to get to $48+
Physical Location:
Cedar River Mill 4600 C St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-775-6265
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Days (6am-4:00pm – Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off)) May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)
Job Requirements:
At least 18 years of age Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience Eligible for employment in the US and the following:
At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
Must
be willing to meet the following requirements:
Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)) Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands‑on assessment of skills Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Undergo a job‑related health assessment as a condition of employment Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis Wear required safety equipment
It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical. At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform:
This position will work alongside journeymen‑level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Instrumentation:
Troubleshoot, configure, maintain PLC systems, single loop controls for various field systems
Installation, calibration, troubleshooting of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
Repair of final control elements: pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid‑operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
Read and interpret electrical schematics
Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation
Electrician:
Install, repair AC and DC drive systems and stand‑alone process drives of various manufacturers
Install and maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed and reflective switches
Read and interpret electrical schematic
Repair and preventive maintenance on 480v through 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
The Skills You Will Bring:
Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
Self‑Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or taking corrective action
The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build: Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement.
Future opportunities may include:
Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees
Becoming a safety advocate and leader
Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles
The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Pay Rate:
$37.25/hr. Opportunity to get to $48+
Physical Location:
Cedar River Mill 4600 C St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-775-6265
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Days (6am-4:00pm – Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (rotating 4-day weekends off)) May cover rotating shift hours periodically (12hr Dupont Schedule)
Job Requirements:
At least 18 years of age Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience Eligible for employment in the US and the following:
At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems
Must
be willing to meet the following requirements:
Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)) Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands‑on assessment of skills Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Undergo a job‑related health assessment as a condition of employment Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis Wear required safety equipment
It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
Associates degree and/or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical. At least five (5) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL systems Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform:
This position will work alongside journeymen‑level Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Instrumentation:
Troubleshoot, configure, maintain PLC systems, single loop controls for various field systems
Installation, calibration, troubleshooting of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
Repair of final control elements: pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid‑operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
Read and interpret electrical schematics
Routine and regulatory calibration of field instruments for boilers and environmental systems
Troubleshoot, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Read and redline loop sheets, P&IDs
Read and interpret wiring diagrams & electrical schematics
Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
Calibration and maintaining control instrumentation
Electrician:
Install, repair AC and DC drive systems and stand‑alone process drives of various manufacturers
Install and maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photoelectric, speed and reflective switches
Read and interpret electrical schematic
Repair and preventive maintenance on 480v through 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
The Skills You Will Bring:
Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
Self‑Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or taking corrective action
The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build: Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement.
Future opportunities may include:
Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees
Becoming a safety advocate and leader
Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles
The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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