E&I Maintenance Associate

Req #2575

Eastover, SC 29044, USA Job Description

Posted Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM

At Sylvamo, we're a team on a mission. Joining us, you'll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us! Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer, is seeking its next generation of top Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians for the Eastover, SC Mill. We are looking for dependable women and men with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to fill our challenging positions. Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Associate

Pay Rate:

$33.24 -$35.52 start with opportunity to progress

We are looking for dependable people with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills who have a desire to grow as a multi-craft maintenance professional.

This new position will assist journeyman-level EIs in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently.

Duties for EIs include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting & repair, conduit & wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting & repair, drive troubleshooting & repair, Instrumentation & control valve calibration, troubleshooting & repair, and HVAC work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

Able to function in a team environment.

AND one of the following

One (1) year experience in any of the following

Maintenance Skill Areas:

ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION, OR HVAC.

OR

One (1) year vocational/technical education in the

Instrumentation Electrical Disciplines:

ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION, OR HVAC.

PLUS:

Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

Submit an official transcript from the program you have successfully completed as a condition of employment

Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.

Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

Wear required safety equipment

Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines. (Instrumentation or Electrical)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong math/physics understanding.
• Instrumentation background on the Instrumentation Electrical side.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo 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.