Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

About Us

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Provide electrical/instrumentation engineering services necessary for the mill to complete their capital improvement projects and engineering service requests. Use sound and beneficial capital improvement methods to prepare appropriate requests, prepare Capital Expenditure Requests, provide electrical/instrumentation drawings, order equipment through purchasing, and oversee projects to completion.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving daily electrical/instrumentation problems with the mill’s machinery and equipment.
• Investigate and assist in solving chronic maintenance problems as assigned by supervisor.  Report root cause failure analysis for electrical and instrumentation lost time in given area on a regular basis.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the mill’s preventative and predictive maintenance program for area of responsibility.
• Conduct periodic rounds of the mill for electrical/instrumentation problems, conferring with production and maintenance personnel with regard to current jobs, making safety observations, and ensuring good housekeeping.
• Ensure that electrical/instrumentation activities are carried out at a minimum of cost, labor, materials, and lost production.
• Support training of electrical/instrumentation mill technicians, as assigned by supervisor, to assure successful installation, startup, and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Assist in the updating and maintenance of the mill’s electrical and instrumentation drawings.  Knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Experience with Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s and knowledge of various Rockwell Automation & Siemens drive products.
• Be subject to emergency call-ins, weekend and holiday coverage rotation.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Provide expertise in the area of computing technology, networked topologies, software tracking and user authentication/profiling.
• Possess ambulatory capabilities to walk extensively and climb ladders and stairways; and able to tolerate temperature extremes in carrying out responsibilities.
• Work downtime days, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Basic understanding of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E Standards.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with electrical experience, preferably in the paper industry.

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• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Attributes for Success

•    Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.

•    Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the            desire to go above and beyond.

•   Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture. 

•   Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business. 

•   Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.

•   Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly. 

•   Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

ND Paper Benefits 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family. 

•    Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.  

•    Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).  

•    Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance. 

•    A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution 

•    Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.   

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2025 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!

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Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers ;

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.