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Essity North America Inc. Electrical Maintenance Technician - Essity195041 in Cherokee, Alabama
Electrical Technician
Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life.
You may not know Essity, but we are a global leading hygiene and health company, with corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a corporate leader when it comes to sustainability and have strong values our Essity Beliefs and Behaviors which drive our amazing culture. Our products improve the lives of people who use them, as we break barriers to well-being.
Through world-class supply chain performance, we enable the delivery of business needs to meet local demands. Our Global Supply Chain business unit has approximately17,000 employees, working from54 production sitesin19 countries. We supply hygiene products for our business areasConsumer Tissue(Toilet paper, Household towels, Handkerchiefs, Facial tissues, Wet wipes and Napkins),Professional Hygiene(TORK) andPersonal Care(Incontinence Products, Feminine Care and Baby Care). The unit was formed on June 1, 2019 by merging the two entities Supply Chain Development and Global Manufacturing. Prior to 2019, the unit operated in two separateentities, known as GHS Tissue and GHS Personal Care.
Who We Are
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
At Essity: This Is What We Do
About the Role
Essity's Global Supply Chain/Manufacturing team is currently seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for our manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL.
The Electrical/Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for reducing unscheduled maintenance, increasing up-time and lowering maintenance costs by being a shared resource for the entire mill when their technical expertise or other capabilities are needed to solve a problem. Daily they will maintain large paper-making equipment, instrumentation and control systems, and program PLCs. They may also be called upon to support a project or implement changes in existing systems, and will strive to drive safe, respectful, and positive workplace interactions.
Were looking for people who embody our values, arent afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. Were always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, wed love to talk.
What You Will Do
- Learn new technology, processes and electrical equipment and educate others;
- Serve as a shared resource for controls, instrumentation, and inspection technologies;
- Lead instrumentation and controls troubleshooting efforts within their area of expertise during asset outages;
- Troubleshoot wiring, I/O devices, relays, AC and DC drives, as well as PLC code to support mill safety, product quality, and machine efficiency;
- Be a point person for driving equipment efficiencies electrically for their assets;
- Be involved in continuous improvement processes as needed and directed. Utilize 1:1 interaction on the job, formal meetings, and other forums to train others in mill technologies.
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Who You Are
- Three plus (3 ) years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing Electrical/Instrumentation troubleshooting tasks;
- Work in a paper-making or converting facility is preferred, but not required;
- Ability to use MS Office tools as needed in the role and a base understanding of our work planning processes;
- Familiarity with hazards and procedures involving medium voltage equipment and/or sub stations;
- Ability to work with others to resolve complex problems , making data-based recommendations;
- Ability to use vendor manuals to setup new equipment when necessary;
- AC andDC Drives troublesho ting and setup/commissioning experience;
- Ability to use vendor manuals to setup new equipment when necessary;
- This role requires someone who is self-motivated to learn and advance their technical skills;
- Problem Solving / Troubleshooting;
- Organizing;
- Planning;
- Written and Verbal Communications;
- Approach-ability.
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What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health and Safety | Social Responsibility| Innovation
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal
employment opportunity and providing
reasonable accommodations to qualified
candidates and employees pursuant to
applicable law. We value and encourage
diversity and solicit applications from all
qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital
status, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, military and
veteran status, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local law.
If you require reasonable
accommodation as part of the application
processplease contact
EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity