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Laurel Plant Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

Milliken


Job Location:

Laurel, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrows breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations Milliken creates products thatenhance peoples lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile flooring chemical and healthcare businesses the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Millikens curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook Instagramand LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead electrical reliability initiatives within a chemical manufacturing environment with supporting responsibility for instrumentation and control systems. This role is responsible for improving equipment uptime strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards in a PSM-regulated facility.

This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants meaningful ownership of plant electrical reliability motor and drive systems and electrical compliance while also partnering on instrumentation automation team leadership and continuous improvement.

The work schedule for this role is Monday Friday 1st shift; however on occasion you maybe requiredto workadditionalhours and on a call rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead efforts to improve electrical equipment reliability minimize downtime reduce breakdowns and maximize plant productivity.

  • Own and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices for electrical systems while supporting instrumentation and control reliability programs.

  • Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical system issues including motors drives power distribution and related equipment.

  • Support troubleshooting repair and performance improvement of plant control and automation systems including PLC and HMI platforms.

  • Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations for significant equipment or process problems and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.

  • Develop performance expectations standards procedures and audits; document findings; and establish corrective action plans.

  • Support electrical installations upgrades and capital or construction projects while also partnering on control-related project work as needed.

  • Provide technical assistance for complex electrical and instrumentation issues ensuring safe efficient and sustainable solutions.

  • Ensure all safety requirements are met and that I&E technicians have the materials tools and equipment needed to work effectively and safely.

  • Apply sound engineering judgment to intrinsic safety and explosion-proof classifications electrical specifications and equipment selection.

  • Troubleshoot motor systems direct drive systems and VFD applications including specification and selection of replacement components.

  • Support troubleshooting installation and repair of valves actuators field instruments and related process control devices.

  • Collaborate with reliability and maintenance partners to ensure calibration compliance and reliable performance of field instrumentation.

  • Maintain current and accurate P&IDs wiring diagrams electrical drawings and instrument loop documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E NEC local regulations and site procedures to prevent accidents and maintain safe electrical work practices.

  • Collaborate on audits safety observations 5S initiatives needs assessments and routine management activities to identify improvement opportunities and solve problems.

  • Supervise train mentor and direct I&E technicians while promoting quality accountability and safe work execution.

  • Partner with operations maintenance engineering management and external vendors to resolve issues support system improvements and coordinate equipment or service needs.

  • Track direct report hours absences vacations and support performance review activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.

  • 5 years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical systems equipment reliability or maintenance engineering.

  • Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements including NFPA 70E NEC and related industrial standards.

  • Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical instrumentation and/or control systems.

  • Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative ownership and independent judgment with minimal supervision.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and influence team members in a plant environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

  • Experience in Chemical Manufacturing or other process plant design construction and/or maintenance.

  • Hands-on experience in CMMS SAP.

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition including but not limited to lactation) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) ancestry national origin citizenship age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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