Electrical Controls Engineer
The Electrical Engineer Advisor will result in multiple assignments throughout the plant and will primarily provide technical support within the multiple departments. This position will work closely with maintenance personnel to develop and implement best practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
The Electrical Engineer Advisor will provide support for various equipment controls and repair projects including but not limited to: providing support for electro-mechanical troubleshooting, support for trials and investigations of innovative technologies. This position will support the plant's Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management system as required.
Job Accountabilities
Comply with all Company and department safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Drive best practices in safety solutions and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnel
Review and provide solutions for chronic downtime issues
Update and create electrical schematics
Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues
Train maintenance personnel
Maintain backup software and drawings
Coordinate communications and efforts with internal and external resources to troubleshoot equipment and to execute repairs, PM's, and upgrades to equipment and tooling.
Participate in planning meetings with Maintenance.
Development and execution of CI projects.
Perform RCFEs on equipment failures
Knowledge of instrumentation installation, specification sheets, calibration, calculations, and configuration
Champion projects and programs that support the Mill vision.
Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through participation in scope development, providing justification for work items, and providing technical support during the outage timeframe
Support capital project development, define project scopes, complete project estimates, and support design and construction
Review projects for technical accuracy and clarity and deliver presentations as required to support project updates, justification, and explanation
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related technical field or equivalent specific process control specialist experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven electrical troubleshooting skills to support multiple PLC and AC/DC drive platforms in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated technical experience with process control project execution
High level of understanding of and experience with process control systems, including DCS, safety instrumented systems, and process control networks.
Ability to effectively use structured approaches in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Capability of producing results in both a team and individual environment.
Exhibits a working knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Advanced Computer skills: ability to access, navigate, learn, and use application software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, data acquisition/historian programs, alarm management, and quality control lab systems.
Solid verbal and written communication and technical writing skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of Company personnel
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to be periodically on-call and able to provide guidance to maintenance personnel
Strong attention to detail
Ability to anticipate and adapt to dynamic situations
Must pass a drug test and background check
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics
Four years or more years of experience in engineering or process control systems working in a paper, chemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing environment
Advanced understanding of integrated paper mill processes is a plus
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of process control strategy, automation philosophy, or advanced process control applications
High-profile position with one of the worldwide leaders in their industry. Excellent relocation and benefits.