Electrical Engineer

JOB Summary:

Responsible for maintaining reliability and functionality of facility electrical equipment and systems.  Interfaces and coordinates with Company Associates, contractor personnel, and vendors providing supervision/direction as necessary.  Works to continuously improve reliability and performance of equipment and processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

¨     Works safely, enforces strict adherence to safe operating procedures including but limited to enforcement of lockout/tryout procedures and corrects any unsafe conditions identified during the course of work.

¨     Directs maintenance and engineering activity supporting plant electrical, control, and power systems.

¨     Coordinates activities of plant electrical maintenance technicians and electrical contract personnel on an as-needed basis.

¨     Coordinates electrical maintenance work throughout plant including maintenance of transformers, capacitors, control centers, power distribution system, relay sequence circuits, SCADA systems, etc.

¨     Evaluates electrical and control systems to increase reliability and performance.

¨     Coordinates and schedules all preventive electrical maintenance including selection and coordination of contractor services and systems support.

¨     Remains current on evolving technology, plant systems, and operation requirements.

¨     Recommends modifications, additions, or replacements to existing equipment or systems with the goal of improving plant safety and productivity.

¨     Implements or coordinates development of safe work procedures, safety training, and enforcement follow through company Associates and contract personnel performing electrical work.

¨     Assists Electrical Technicians with maintaining technical knowledge and skills. With assistance of Human Resources personnel, identifies and/or develops appropriate training and development programs. 

¨     Coordinates facility excavations and utility location with all parties involved.

Supervisory Responsibilities: if any

¨     Technical resource for electrical technicians and provides guidance and support to electrical technicians.

¨     Outside Contractors

Required Qualifications/Skills:

¨     Knowledge of electrical safety

¨     Knowledge of and ability to apply basic electrical engineering principles

¨     Organizational, communication, and leadership skills effective for team work environment

¨     Ability to read blue prints, electrical schematics, and diagrams

¨     Knowledge of Auto-CAD and basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet programs, Internet applications, etc.)

¨     Project management skills including job bids, sub-contracting, purchasing, scheduling, etc.

¨     Knowledge of line control and instrumentation

¨     Familiarity with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) and document management systems (DMS)

¨     Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations, electrical codes, and other applicable standards, laws and regulations

Education and/or Experience:

¨     Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field/discipline

¨     3 to 5 years engineering and management experience