Maintenance Journeyman 1/Electrical
- LocationVicksburg, MS, United States
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary41 USD an hour
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted27 October 2026
- SourceInternational Paper's careers page (Oracle Recruiting)
Live checkFirst seen 6 days ago; still listed on International Paper's careers page 6 min ago.
At a glance
- Experience3+ years
- EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
- VisaRight to work required
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About the role
Position Title:
Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 Electrical/Instrumentation (J1)
Pay Rate :
$40.70/hr.
Physical Location :
Vicksburg Mill
3737 Hwy 3
Redwood, MS 39156
Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time
- Days (7am-3:30pm – Monday-Friday)
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Eligible for employment in the US
AND one of the following:
- At least three (3) years of work experience in INSTRUMENTATION systems;
OR
- At least three (3) years of work experience in 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 or certification(s) in Industrial Maintenance or other related disciplines within instrumentation/electrical.
- Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform:
This position will assist 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:
Non-applicable skills/experience can be removed but adding skills/experience is not permitted .
Instrumentation:
Troubleshoot, configure, maintain:
- PLC systems
- Single loop controls for various field systems
• Instillation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
Electrician:
- Troubleshoot, install, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-alone process drives of various manufacturers
• Troubleshoot, install, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on 480v thru 13.8kv power distribution switchgear
• Understand and follow NFPA70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards
• Other duties as assigned
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 take corrective action
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