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From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must be a team player, have great communication skills and be flexible to accomplish the necessary tasks. You must demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records, logs and files in a timely manner. Must possess willingness to learn and develop new skills. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant's electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Advanced level of installation, diagnosis, continued calibration, documentation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• General support of the Electric Shop as required, such as assisting with troubleshooting, call-ins, unscheduled overtime, scheduled and emergency repairs, shutdown and outage work, projects, etc.
• Planning assistance on specialized equipment or projects.
• Paper mill and power plant PLC, automation, and controls.
• Paper mill and power plant DCS / QCS computers and control systems.
• Paper mill and power plant UPS systems.
• Paper mill and power plant EPA and DHEC instrumentation PM compliance.
• Paper mill radiation equipment compliance.
• Paper mill and power plant instrumentation. This includes flow, level, temperature, pressure transmitters and control elements (valves, actuators, etc.) on steam, condensate, pulp, black liquor, water, etc.
• Paper machine and power plant AC and DC drives and motor control systems, on low- and medium-voltage equipment. Configure and troubleshoot using local interface and communication software. Examples include paper machine speed and torque drives, power plant feedwater drives, and mill bridge crane drives.
• Programmable Logic Controllers, including communication software and HMI controls.
• Paper machine scanners. This includes all gauging sensors (basis weight, caliper, moisture, etc.) and sheet controls (headbox, rewet systems, headbox and vat actuators, steamboxes, etc.).
• Ignition systems and air fuel ration systems (kiln, boilers, spray farm, etc.).
• Assistance on paper mill and power plant hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• MUST HAVE JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN CARD FOR JOB POSITION
• Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or minimum 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and systems
• Proficient in computer controls software.
• PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Use and understand the principles of operation of all meters and instruments used in applicable E&I work.
• Strong knowledge of piping and instrument diagrams, signal flow diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets and wire lists.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, peers, management, customers and vendors.
• Must be detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and be able to multitask and maintain focus while working in high pressure situations.
• HIGH VOLTAGE experience required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.