Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering primarily for process control and electrical designs, technical support for projects and support to Plant operating units. They will manage capital and expense projects.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Responsible for the delivery and reporting of projects including product upgrades, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvements affecting manufacturing on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations and Maintenance by providing detailed project cost estimates, budgets, and equipment installation designs.
• Implement projects by organizing resources, leading contractors, maintenance employees, inspectors, and regulators.
• Analyze equipment, power systems, and control systems. Provide solutions to correct issues and improve processes.
• Support the Mill Operations and Maintenance Teams during upset conditions and outages.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops or oversees development of control system strategies, instrumentation, hardware selections, and electrical power systems including designs, drawings and specifications.
• Investigates, troubleshoots and provides engineering solutions for repeat electrical system problems and failures. Oversees corrective measures.
• Coordinates and oversees electrical installations and modifications to achieve project performance objectives and cost, schedule and safety requirements.
• Procures electrical equipment for projects.
• Manages and Coordinates Outside Contractors (sub-contractors) and vendors. Serves as the company rep for same.
• Performs SAP roles mapped and delegated to the Electrical Engineer.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and prepare Appropriation Requests.

Key Skills

• A strong desire to execute capital projects and improve control systems in an industrial setting.
• A strong working knowledge of personal computer systems and related software or the ability to advance understanding of CAD, DCS, and PLC controllers and software is essential.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and listening) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation engineering with experience in project design and implementation practices.

Required Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5+ years of project experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation engineering with experience in project design and implementation practices.

Preferred Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, power, and instrumentation systems.
• Paper Experience