What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

First Line Leader - Utilities and E&I

Pay Rate:

$105,100 - $128,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category

Salaried Full Time

Physical Location:

1202 Highway 509

Mansfield LA 71052

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for supervising work necessary to maintain, repair, and rebuild a variety of control systems and electrical equipment (including AC, DC and synchronous motor control, Distributed Control Systems, control valves, and process measurement instrumentation) to achieve high reliability and minimize repair costs. The supervisor will provide front line direction to a team of highly skilled electrical/instrumentation technicians who will be engaged in areas throughout the mill. The crew that this individual will supervise will set the standard for precision work and retain the knowledge of these repair procedures for Mansfield equipment. Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisors:

• Must ensure their team works safely in an industrial environment, and consistently demonstrate model safety behavior
• Must have knowledge of principles underlying the construction and use of control instrumentation, construction and use of low voltage and medium voltage AC motor starters, and the construction and use of Programmable Logic Controllers, Analog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and procedures
• Supervise the inspection, testing, adjustments, calibrations, and servicing activities necessary to assure the proper operation of process instrumentation and control systems.
• Maximize team impact by focusing on precision work and avoid rework
• Coach and manage employees to be in complete support/compliance with Reliability efforts, through adherence to Work Management Systems, Precision Maintenance practices & standards, Root Cause Analysis & Equipment Condition & Monitoring practices
• Communicate and implement fundamental maintenance standards and expectations, audit frequently for sustainability and consistency, and give constructive feedback and correct behaviors when needed
• Establish efficiency benchmarks for repair downtime

The Skills You Will Bring:

Electrical Engineering degree is required, with 2+ years of electrical/instrumentation experience being preferred.

OR

H.S. Diploma or GED is required, along with 7+ years of electrical/instrumentation experience. An associate degree in a related discipline and at least 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing maintenance leadership role is preferred.

The successful candidate will have experience in supervising and possess knowledge of and experience with the installation, maintenance, emergency repair, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems and electrical equipment (e.g. AC, DC and synchronous motor control, Distributed Control Systems, control valves, and process measurement instrumentation).

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Mansfield LA 71052