Electrical Automation Engineer

Job DescriptionSummary / Objective: Focus on different projects in support of the plants design and operational needs in order to ensure safe and efficient operations that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long term planning.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Required Education / Experience:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.Minimum 2 years' experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, cables, etc.).Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering Desired Characteristics: Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis.Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.Must be in current position minimum of 6 months.Competencies:Strong organizational skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Strong project and team leadership.Technical acumen – aptitude to understand complex manufacturing and design requirements, as well as the operational processes associated with chemical plants equipment.Physical Demands:Standard engineer requirements.Standing and walking distances with limited resting periods.Sitting for extended periods.Able to work at heights, climb stairs or ladders.Typical Duties / Responsibilities:Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer working for the Maintenance Department.Maintain Update plant electrical single line diagrams and associated Arc Flash Analysis / Labeling.Serve as an Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NPFA 70E compliance.Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PMs) / Predictive Maintenance (PdMs).Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems.Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems.Provide Maintenance Functional input to new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications to ensure adequacy.Provide directions to Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff disciplines to support projects and maintenance efforts.Add ability to collaborate with IE Technicians and Management alike.As needed, willing to train co-workers in role areas of expertise.Participate in Pre-Start-Up-Safety-Reviews to ensure safe commissioning and system start-up.Participate in specifying on-site maintenance and repair capability and tooling requirements.Recommend improvements based on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings.Establish critical equipment spares.Recommend equipment reliability improvements by doing analysis of equipment trends, historical, and field data.Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and plant requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and/or technical drawings.Establish construction, manufacturing or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or plant requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support or testing activities. xhyhwjd Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.