Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Calhoun, TN, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electricl/Instrumentation Technician. This job is an on-site hourly position.

What you gain by working with us:

• A base salary of $41.76 per hour, or $43.65 for 12-hour shifts
• The opportunity to work overtime paid at time and a half
• Benefits Package (health, dental, life, disability, etc.)

• Benefits are eligible starting your first day of employment.

• 401 (K) saving plan
• A retirement plan with employer contribution
• A personnel and family assistance program
• A training and development support program
• An employee referral program
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your responsibilities:

• Support the Tissue Machine and/or Converting Operations by maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment and executing preventive maintenance routes as directed by the area maintenance supervisor. 
• Understand and execute Lockout and Tagout procedures for all work. 
• Maintain professionalism of the trade using proper tools for the task. 
• Review and input to all job task write-ups prior to performance of work with the maintenance planner and/or supervisor.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (Dupont Schedule) or M-F day-shift hours along with overtime or weekends as needed
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Your profile:

• Skill Set:  Journeyman E/I required. 
• Arc flash hazard certification. 
• DCS troubleshooting knowledgeable and proficient. 
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting VFD drive hardware and communications equipment. 
• Must know how to operate Megger equipment. 
• E/I candidates must be able to configure and tune loops and control logic.
• Must be able to troubleshoot DCS, Roll Handling and other process monitoring and control equipment hardware and communications systems.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with automated packaging equipment
• Knowledgeable and proficient in calibration and maintenance of all tagged field instrumentation. 
• Knowledge and proficiency in lubrication of electrical equipment.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.