Electrical Technician - Albany, GA

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an Electrical Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

Salary

• Our starting pay is at $30-$38/hr, depending on experience.
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
  
  

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• 12-hour rotating shift (rotates every 28 days)
• The week of orientation will be 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday and 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Regular shift will be assigned after orientation.
• Shift Hours: (6:00am to 6:00pm or 6:00pm to 6:00am)
• Work Tuesday, Wednesday
• Off Thursday, Friday
• Work Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Off Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work Thursday, Friday
• Off Saturday, Sunday, Monday
  
  

Physical Location:

3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

Click Georgia-Pacific Lumber, ALBANY, Georgia - Timber Processing March 2021 - YouTube to see how we make lumber.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, actively participating in our safety program with a focus on OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on sawmill production electrical equipment including conveyors, debarkers, chippers, saws, kilns, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, and electrical distribution to ensure continuous, efficient production.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to sawmill operations.
• Work closely with automation, production, and computer systems to support equipment start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Research parts and order electrical/mechanical supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with operators and crew members to resolve equipment issues promptly and safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance work, repairs, and updates to electrical drawings.
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and safety.
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with industrial controls including PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems in a manufacturing or sawmill environment.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation such as flow, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• One of the following:
• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology AND at least two (2) years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of four (4) years of electrical/electronic or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and operator interfaces in complex industrial environments.
• Extensive experience with motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and control panel design and wiring.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Experience with integration and troubleshooting of automation systems including safety interlocks and emergency stop circuits.
• Skilled in predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP within Allen-Bradley environments.
• Experience mentoring or training junior electricians and collaborating with multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and parts inventory.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.
  
  

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

At Koch, employees are empowered to unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our benefits help employees and their families live fulfilling and healthy lives through medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Specific eligibility varies.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test, except where prohibited by state law.