ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTAMILL)

We seek resumes for Electrical Maintenance Apprentice(AD)  in our Valdosta, GA. PaperMill.

BasicQualifications :

The position requires aminimum age of 18

High School diploma orGED

Work any assigned shift, includingweekends, holidays, and overtime

At least two years offull or part-time work in the last fouryears

Ability to read, write, and speak inEnglish

Satisfactory completion of background checkand drug screen.

Applicants will be required to have one of thefollowing :

• A diploma from a technical college in industrial electrical orinstrument maintenance.
• Three years of service in the field of electrical orinstrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCSsystems, PLC systems, AC / DC drive systems, LV / MV starters, powerdistribution systems)
• Three years of military service in the field ofelectrical or instrument  maintenance (General electrical,instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC / DC drive systems, LV / MVstarters, power distribution systems)
• Completed acomparable certified E&I Maintenance ApprenticeProgram.

Tests and BoardInterview :

Those selected to gothrough the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series offive written tests and take part in a structured boardinterview.

Thefive written tests are all timed andinvolve :

Basic mechanicalprinciples

Basic arithmeticskills

The ability to visualize three-dimensionalfigures

The ability to compare numbers or patternsquickly and accurately

Basic verbalability

Theinterview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves areview of eachcandidate’s :

Workhistory

Achievements andaccomplishments

Knowledge and skillacquisition

Interpersonal skills andhelpfulness

Task-related likes anddislikes

Physical demands experienced on previousjobs

All applicants will be tested for thefollowing criteria following the interview prior to beingconsidered for a full-timeoffer.

Electrical aptitude

Instrumentaptitude

Basic skills math

Basic Electricalknowledge placement

Basic Instrument knowledgeplacement

PrincipleAccountabilities :

Workwith key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to supportdaily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outagejobs.

Work with electrical maintenance / engineering andoperations personnel to complete maintenance and capitalprojects.

Complete necessary programs and training, asindicated in the Electrical Maintenance ApprenticeProgram.

Supports the Mills goals for safety,environmental, and other areas of need.

Utilize predictive andpreventative electrical programs to identify and correct equipmentissues.

Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, andannual outages.

Effectively complete assigned jobs forbest result at lowest cost.

Look for opportunities tosolve issues, reduce cost, and improveperformance.

Performs otherresponsibilities as needed.

PreferredQualifications

Pulp & Paperindustry experience preferred.

Thesuccessful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills& Abilities :

Ability to be able to work well under pressure andwithin time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationshipswith both internal and external customers

Ability toexhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, andcomputer skills.

Capable of independently making sounddecisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, andchange.

Ability to work ina fast-paced environment and handle multiple requestssimultaneously.

Ability to read andunderstand technical correspondence,memos, instructions, and reports.

Ability toapply skills to continuous process improvement while maintainingmaximum levels of safety.

PAY &BENEFITS :

1.5 payover 8 hours in a day

Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance

401k with companymatching

RetirementSavings Plan

13 paidholidays

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program(EAP)