Inland Empire Paper Company, operating in Millwood Washington since 1911, strives to be the industry leading custom ground-wood paper supplier through highly efficient production methods, first-in-class customer service, and market defining employee capabilities. Our mill operates continuously 24 hrs per day and 7 days per week to meet our customers' needs.

Inland Empire Paper Company is a state-of-the-art paper manufacturing facility in Spokane, Washington. We are seeking an experienced Journeyman E&I to plan and execute complex equipment maintenance. Particular strength in either Electrical or Instrumentation will be considered as well as level of experience.

Install, start-up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate electrical equipment in heavy industrial environment including low, medium and high voltage, AC and DC motors, motor controls, switchgear, PLC’s, VFD’s and other heavy industrial equipment related to pulp and paper mill operations. Install, start-up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate analog and digital field devices such as pressure, level, temperature, pH instruments, hydraulic and pneumatic operations, motor controls, PLC, DCS, valves, actuators, robotics, communication and other related equipment.

Tasks also include wireman activities that include install, examine, repair, replace electrical wiring and conduit, receptacles, switches, fixtures; test electric and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, resistance; maintain, repair, test and install switchgear, transformers, meters, regulators and reactors, motors (AC and DC), generators, alternators, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related devices.

• 2 year degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent technical experience or apprenticeship required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong math skills essential.
• Ability to safely perform essential functions of this job including work in industrial/manufacturing environment (climbing ladders, walking distances, working at heights on platforms, work in tight or close spaces, etc.)
• Strong diagnostic skills and willingness to learn new equipment as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and engineering and electrical code specifications as well as read and interpret technical manuals.
• Experienced in using industrial hand tools, power tools and common test equipment; good manual dexterity.
• Familiarity with National Electric Code.
• Understand, analyze and troubleshoot PLC control logic; troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drive systems; familiarity with Allen Bradley, GE and ABB preferred.
• Understand common types of electronic sensors for position, flow and pressure.
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC control logic, drives and power distribution. 

• Pay range is $26.63 to $32.03 per hour depending on experience level.
• Inland Empire Paper Company continues to be one of the few employers in the region to still offer some of the very best compensation and full benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).
• New employees are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
• IEP is a smoke-free and drug-free production facility operating 24 hours per day/365 days per year.
• Hourly employees are subject to random drug testing.
• All job offers and subsequent employment are contingent upon a medical physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information are respected. Thank you to all applicants for your interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

To learn more about us visit our website: https://iepco.com