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Spartanburg, SC - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description:
Industry: Building Materials
Job Category: Manufacturing - Plant Management

The Electrical/Controls Engineer II will provide support to our manufacturing operations to ensure the plant is meeting operational and financial goals. This role will be responsible for evaluating current and future needs for the asset management of plant equipment. This position includes performing unplanned planned preventative predictive and corrective electrical maintenance to core process and auxiliary equipment in a continuous process manufacturing plant. Support the electrical infrastructure electrical safety energy management troubleshoot technical electrical issues capital project development project implementation and training site maintenance technicians. This position will report directly to the Plant Engineer.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Ability to lead and perform electrical engineering for all aspects of projects with limited guidance.
  • Assist with design integration installation and support of manufacturing equipment control systems and data acquisition systems. This includes new installations and existing equipment/system upgrades.
  • Modify electrical control circuits and PLC/HMI programs.
  • Work with the maintenance team in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment control systems and data acquisition breakdowns.
  • Partner with Health Safety and Environmental team to ensure compliance with standards practices and policies for pollution control installation modification quality control testing operating procedure inspection and maintenance of equipment according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
  • Responsible for maintenance and upgrades for site electrical infrastructure and power distribution.
  • Prepares and reviews project technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes.
  • Ensure designs are implemented with accurate consideration for power management process data collection systems interfaces etc.
  • Determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans
  • Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes.
  • Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.
  • Systems analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Development of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
  • Maintenance planning and scheduling support.
  • Develop and lead plant expense and capital projects as required
  • Six Sigma SPC Lean 5S and TPM applications sponsorship and team development.
  • Compliance with all safety/environmental standards and promotion of safe work practices.
  • Respond to maintenance issues with equipment and control systems in support of a 24/7 operation.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing a plus.
  • Practical experience in Allen-Bradley AC variable speed drives.
  • Experience in maintenance operation troubleshooting and repair of PLC systems.
  • Solid knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
  • Experience with Industrial Database systems (WonderWare).
  • Experience in Sieman variable speed drives / European control schemes a plus
  • Knowledge of Siemens PLCs.
  • Experience in VMWare.
  • Knowledge of Servers and Thin Clients technology
  • Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to basic project and process engineering problems.
  • Six Sigma Certification a plus. Solid analytical ability to determine and develop solutions to moderately complex problems
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace -- arc flash energy and shock hazards.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
  • Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear Power Distribution Panel Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Experience in electrical power distribution equipment protection and sizing
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
  • Proficient in computer applications and analysis of process data.
  • CAD (AutoCAD) experience and ability to read and interpret electrical and control drawings
  • Ability to visually inspect and troubleshoot electrical/process control systems
  • Ability to be physically mobile throughout the Spunbond Process (stairs heat noise)
  • Ability to safety lift material weights up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to travel periodically domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
  • Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold heat high noise levels moving mechanical parts heights dust/mist/gas/fumes extensive walking or climbing etc.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $96000 to $130000
*** Never repost ***
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No
Candidate Details
5 to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Associate
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelors Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Ideal Candidate
- degree in engineering prefer electrical
- hands on experience in a manufacturing environment
- experience with PLC power distribution troubleshooting on the floor

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Full-time

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