Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer performs project engineering work including primarily electrical power, drives and instrumentation for the paper mill and support facilities. This position also assists in PLC procurement, programming, electrical, instrument, and controls related maintenance activities
Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Lead and direct electrical reliability and maintenance activities.
- Drive safety and compliance excellence through effective work execution, personally modeling safe behaviors.
- Ensure safe electrical work practices and arc flash prevention in accordance with GP ESWP standards, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 70E.
- Ensure proper operation, inspection, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, maintaining standards of NFPA 70B and NETA MTS-2019.
- Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices (NFPA70, NEC, ANSI, OSHA).
- Provide expertise on Transformers, Motors, VFDs, starters, relays, and PLCs.
- Develop asset strategies, end of life strategies, and implementation of continuous condition monitoring.
- Work with project managers on planning, development, and execution of electrical capital projects.
- Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on electrical equipment failures.
- Responsible for maintaining mill electrical model up to date, by conducting electrical calculations on loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit studies, protective devices, electrical drawings, protective relays, and substations.
- Responsible for maintaining transformer maintenance and oil health program.
- Manage outside engineering and electrical contractor resources as required.
- Remain current on electrical standards, techniques, and practices.
- Coordinate machine or mill shutdown work or projects.
- Develop electrical standards and specification for 110V, 480V, and 4160V equipment that is used in the mill including electrical isolation for lockout/tagout.
- Oversee the mill’s electrical documentation program. Includes one-line diagrams, PID’s, loop sheets, and all documentation of electrical power distribution and controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Education and Training Qualifications and Certifications:
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
- Four (4) plus years electrical power distribution experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
- Strong technical skills in electrical and instrumentation systems
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence)
- A current professional engineering license in Wisconsin is a plus.
Key Performance Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culture supported by LRC’s values of achievement, teamwork, innovation and respect.
- Ability to read and comprehend detailed information regarding equipment operation, installation, and safety.
- Ability to write and communicate ideas effectively.
- Excellent knowledge of math and related analytical functions.
- Ability to assign appropriate priority and resources to projects.
- Ability to analyze and make cost effective decisions on capital projects.
- Ability to analyze and make effective decisions during emergency or shut down situations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Regular attendance at work is required. Ability to work additional hours during the week or on weekends may be required.
- Ability to work on interdisciplinary project teams to achieve mill safety, productivity, and/or efficiency goals.
Key Functional Competencies:
- Experience in continuous improvement, optimized efficiency, and maintenance excellence
- High standard of safety awareness, strong communication skills, and excellent planning and organizational skills.
Company Description
STL is a Technical Employment Agency - This is for a Direct Hire/Permanent Position
Company Description
STL is a Technical Employment Agency - This is for a Direct Hire/Permanent Position
Job Tags
Permanent employment, For contractors, Weekend work,