Electrical Maintenance Technician at Essity North America Inc. in Cherokee, Alabama

Job Description:

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 & 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 approximately 17,000 employees, working from 54 production sites in 19 countries. We supply hygiene products for our business areas Consumer Tissue (Toilet paper, Household towels, Handkerchiefs, Facial tissues, Wet wipes and Napkins), Professional Hygiene (TORK) and Personal 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 separate entities, 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 PLC’s.  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.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d 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 & 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.

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 &DC Drives troubleshooting 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.

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 & 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 process please 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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