Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Manufacturing

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Manufacturing | Join us | Saint-Gobain

• Contact
• Saint-Gobain in the world

Select your language

English

Chinese, SimplifiedCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanItalianJapaneseLatin American SpanishPolishPortuguese, BrazilPortuguese, PortugalRomanianRussianSpanishUkrainian

Chinese, Simplified Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Latin American Spanish Polish Portuguese, Brazil Portuguese, Portugal Romanian Russian Spanish Ukrainian

Dark Mode

• Magazine
• Group
• Solutions
• Finance
• Careers
• Media

Back to jobs list

Posting date : 11/08/2026

Image

Reference : USA15920

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Manufacturing

United States, Virginia, Lynchburg

• Permanent / Regular

• Technical Production

• On site

Apply

Why do we need you ?

We are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Seven Hill-Lynchburg paper mill facility. The E&I Technician will support the manufacturing of gypsum liner paper by providing quality maintenance duties to enhance the mill's equipment reliability and availability. The E&I Technician will utilize their skills and knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rigging in our continuous paper manufacturing environment to safely help achieve production goals.

Job Duties:

Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical, electronic, and instrumentation devices.

Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.

Initiate and complete work orders and document all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill-wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24, and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 575, 2300, and AC.
• Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduits, cable trays, power panels, and motor control centers.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power, communication devices, industrial/electronic controls, and power transmission systems
• Ability to install and set up both A/C drives.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuits
• Knowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors, and transmitters.
• Working knowledge of control valves.
• Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Must be literate with Microsoft environment.

Good written and verbal communication skills

Is this job for you ?

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• 5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.
• Journeyman or proof of completion of related college or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, and working around heat, and noise, both inside and outside.
• Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.
• Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-phase power distribution and Controls.
• Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.
• Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators, and PID controllers) is necessary.
• E/I must be able to operate equipment including but not limited to cranes (mobile and stationary), fork trucks, and other lifting devices.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, "Making the World a Better Home."

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits in joining us

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $36.37 to $50.92 per hour, plus a shift differential of $0.80/hr.

This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments and an annual vacation payout/bonus (subject to change in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines). The targeted bonus amount after one year of employment can be up to 4% of gross earnings. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized including average overtime (44 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position, is $88,400.00 to $123,000.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.

All pay and benefit information is subject to change and is determined by the local Collective Bargaining Agreement*

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

o LiveWell Wellness Program

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Paid Parental Leave (Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines)

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability (Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines)

o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

o Group Legal

o Identity Theft Protection

o Auto and Home Insurance

o Pet Insurance and Discounts

o Back-up Child and Elder Care

o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

o All pay and benefit information is subject to change and is determined by the local Collective Bargaining Agreement*

×

Which country of the group are you interested in ?

Country

Select a country

Select a countryItalyPolandSpainUnited Arab EmiratesPortugalRomaniaPeruArgentinaChileSwitzerlandGermanyAustriaFinlandDenmarkBrazil

Country Select a country Italy Poland Spain United Arab Emirates Portugal Romania Peru Argentina Chile Switzerland Germany Austria Finland Denmark Brazil

Apply

We use cookies in order to improve site performance, offer you a better browsing experience and enable you to easily share content. Cookies are pieces of information stored on your computer in simple text files which our server can read and record. These files do not contain any sensitive information. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Find out more and change your cookies parameters by clicking here.

x

Cookies Button

We respect your privacy

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain and selected third-parties use cookies or similar technologies. They allow access to information such as the characteristics of your terminal or certain personal data (IP addresses, navigation data on the Saint-Gobain site, etc.) for the following purposes : analysis and improvement of the user experience and/or our offer of content, products and services; audience measurement and analysis; interactions with social networks; display of advertising and personalized content. For audience measurement and analysis, your cookie IDs, IP addresses and terminal identification numbers may be transferred to the United States.

You can accept cookies by clicking "Accept All" or decline them by clicking "Decline All". You may freely give or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on "Cookies Settings". If you click on "Decline All" only the cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site will be used.

For more information, please see ourCookie Policy Page

Allow All

Decline All

Cookies Settings

Privacy Preference Center

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. For audience measurement and analysis, your cookie IDs, IP addresses and terminal identification numbers may be transferred to the United States.

More information

Allow All

Manage Consent Preferences

Functional Cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookies Details

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Cookies Details

Social Media and Marketing Cookies

Social Media and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

Cookies Details

Targeting Cookies

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Cookies Details

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookies Details

Targeted Advertising

Targeted Advertising

These cookies may be set within our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and serve you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal data directly, but are based on the unique identification of your browser and Internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, your advertising will be less targeted.

Cookies Details

Back Button

Back

Search Icon

Filter Icon

Clear

checkbox label label

Apply Cancel

Consent Leg.Interest

checkbox label label

checkbox label label

checkbox label label

• View Cookies
• Name

cookie name

Reject All Confirm My Choices