Electrical Engineer

Overview

The Electrical Engineer performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing electrical systems. Responsible for troubleshooting process equipment as directed. Responsible for engineering to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the refining process equipment. Designs, justifies, plans, coordinates and executes plant improvements/upgrades as directed.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems, load centers, etc.
• Perform electrical studies (load-flow, short-circuit, coordination, etc.) and specify electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors, VFD's, MCCs, etc.).
• Identify, analyze and offer solutions to address system needs of the plant.
• Prepare electrical drawings and specifications.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, and obtain permits for operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standards procedures.
• Working with purchasing, prepare requests for proposals and vendor specifications and evaluate bids.
• Ability to work with various members of engineering, maintenance and health & safety.
• Advise on code compliance.
• Lead and advise the work of contractors.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with frequency drives is desired.
• Knowledge of work order interface desired.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Familiar with OSHA requirements and Food Safety GMP's is desired.

Required

• Must have programming experience with Allen-Bradley SLC, Contrologix or similar systems.
• Strong verbal and written skills required.
• Supervision of mechanical personnel may be required.
• Minimal travel required.

Experience

Required

• A minimum of 5 years of experience (management & technical) in electrical maintenance and instrumentation, electrical engineering, process control and reliability in a manufacturing facility.
• Plant experience in electrical generation and distribution for both power and process plants.
• Strong verbal and written skills required.
• Experience supervising mechanical, electrical, or other skilled personnel is required.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MS Office is required.

Education

Required

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be able to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.