Electrical Engineer - Pulp, Paper

Electrical Engineer

Ashland, Virginia, USA 100000-130000

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on electrical engineering support to daily plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient production
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and automation issues impacting uptime and performance
• Support and optimize systems including PLCs, motor control centers, drives, instrumentation, DCS/automation platforms, and industrial networks
• Partner with maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive solutions
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring and reliability initiatives
• Contribute to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements across the facility
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and contractors on installations, commissioning, and technical problem-solving
• Maintain and update electrical documentation including schematics, system configurations, and equipment history
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience in packaging, pulp & paper, or other high-speed process industries strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and industrial automation systems
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex industrial environments
• Familiarity with reliability methodologies, predictive maintenance tools, and maintenance workflows
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices is a plus
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to electrical standards and best practices

Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global packaging manufacturing leader located near north Richmond, VA. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in supporting plant reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement across a high-speed manufacturing operation. You will work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive performance improvements.