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 390 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 $19.4 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, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.