Principal Electrical Engr

About the role

As the Principal Electrical Engineer at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will report directly to the Sr Engineering and Technology Manager and be a key member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team. This position is responsible for improving all aspects of electrical and instrument machine health for the site, as well as mentorship and training of junior electrical engineers. The site is located approximately 15 miles south of Richmond, VA, in Colonial Heights, VA.

Responsibilities

• Solve Electrical and Instrumentation problems through design, redesign, application, and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
• Familiar with all instrumentation devices such as transmitters, controllers, transducers, signal conditioners, valves, limit and proximity switches.
• Knowledgeable in E/I loop checks, calibrations, and interlock testing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all E&I-related issues during normal working hours and off hours.
• Develop Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) guidelines, inspection/test/work procedures, standards, documentation methods, and policies to achieve world-class level.
• Provide troubleshooting flow charts and standard works to improve troubleshooting technique and time.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities on E&I-related issues.
• Support, plan, and coordinate E&I work during outages.
• Interact with Planners, Operators, Shift Leaders, and Production Engineers to solve day-to-day E&I maintenance and minor mechanical issues.
• Assist in the implementation of capital projects, as well as maintenance process improvements to maximize manufacturing rates, yields, and efficiencies.
• Provide short-term and long-term improvements in process control using Programmable Logic Control (PLC), HMI Programming, AC/DC Inverter Drives, Motor Controls, Experion DCS, and electrical power distribution to increase operating efficiencies.
• Experience in the use of SAP, MS Project, and other MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Use various test and inspection instruments to assess condition and repair requirements of equipment, including NDT and PdM technologies.
• Use statistical tools to track and analyze trend data, perform calculations, communicate performance, predict remaining life and failure expectancy, and improve MTBF of equipment.
• Work in a team environment to investigate incidents relative to equipment failure, root cause analysis, and develop and follow up on recommendations.
• Work with maintenance, stores, suppliers, and purchasing on spare parts and equipment opportunities.
• Track maintenance-related plant downtime and OEE, and prepare monthly reports.
• Collect data and report on benefits resulting from reliability-centered maintenance.
• Perform/coordinate inspections/tests, calculations, evaluations, repair recommendations, contractor and repair work for electrical integrity.
• Support MOC program for changes required to reliability databases.
• Support Maintenance Excellence Efforts.

Requirements

You must have:

• Degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• Five years of experience in a technical or operational assignment, internship, or co-op experience in Controls, Instrumentation, Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Manufacturing, Project Design, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, or Production Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in various software programs including MS PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, Project, Adobe Acrobat, and ERP systems.

We value:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• Knowledge of Maintenance module for SAP or equivalent ERP System.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and autonomously.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high-stress, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to take the lead in the development and improvement of new/existing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Hands-on proactive problem solver with a "Can-Do" presence, maturity, and judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, detail orientation, and organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills that allow proactive anticipation of requirements and potential problems/challenges.
• Self-motivated and innovative.
• Proven ability to influence others to drive organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and employee development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $157,456 – $197,331. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.

About Us

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging, and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science.