Plant Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Worthington Steel is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team to assist in driving capital projects, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on role collaborates closely with operations and maintenance to enhance facility performance. The candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions across diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in regular meetings with Operations and Maintenance Manager to review project prioritization, CARs and upcoming initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 in coordination with the Quality Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Troubleshoots critical machine breakdowns through root cause analysis.
• Manages machine control code modification, creation and documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends and designs basic upgrades to machine electrical systems with current technology to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee the startup and commissioning of basic upgrades.
• Recommends and assists in developing of basic preventative maintenance program of plant power distribution equipment.
• Instructors and mentors Engineering and Shop Floor Maintenance Technicians.
• Assists in the identification and procurement of critical electrical spare parts.
• Directs outside contractors in performing electrical projects and repairs.
• Assists in the development and writing of bid specifications for new and upgrade processes and equipment.
• Assists in the evaluation of quotations for functional/operational feasibility and code/regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the evaluation costs related to services, parts and equipment.
• Manages basic to moderately complex capital projects. Includes design, cost, personnel, equipment, functionality, regulatory/code compliance and time line management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, and a preferred background in steel processing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all organizational levels.
• Experience with steel or metal processing (Preferred)
• Intermediate project management skills related to tasks and basic capital projects
• Knowledge of plant level safe work practices and procedures
• Knowledge of national electric code, UL, OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to diagnose, modify and troubleshoot, Program Logic Controls (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and other level one machine control devices
• Knowledge of electrical systems technology that will result in systems being upgraded as needed
• Knowledge of safety protocol such lockout/Tagout and safe electrical work practices
• Strong attention to detail and consistent work patterns
• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace
• Ability to work in a team
• PLC, AC and DC drive training
• Advanced industrial electrical training
• High voltage training (Level I, II and III)