Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer

A confidential employer in Ashtabula, Ohio, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to own electrical reliability for a major chemical manufacturing site. This role offers hands-on technical leadership and the autonomy to drive significant improvements in power distribution and equipment performance. If you are a self-starter with deep electrical expertise in heavy industry, this could be your next career move.

Location Ashtabula, Ohio, USA Comp $125,000 - $150,000 per year Work Style No Remote

Company Confidential Employer Location Ashtabula, Ohio, USA Industry Chemical Degree Not specified Compensation $125,000 - $150,000 per year

This Senior Electrical Engineer role puts you at the heart of a large-scale, continuous-process manufacturing complex where electrical reliability directly drives plant performance. As the site's electrical subject matter expert, you will have the autonomy to shape the reliability strategy and make a visible impact every day. With a strong flow of capital investment and a supportive leadership team, this is an environment built for engineers who want to take ownership and see their ideas come to life.

You will oversee power distribution systems across two production facilities and an on-site air separation unit, ensuring substations, switch gear, motor control centers, and transformers operate at peak reliability. Your investigations into electrical failures will prevent costly downtime and enhance safety in a PSM-regulated setting. By strengthening the Electrical Mechanical Integrity program and mentoring maintenance teams, you will directly contribute to the site's long-term asset health and operational stability.

The plant needs a hands-on, self-starting electrical engineer who can walk the floor, diagnose motor and drive issues, and drive root cause solutions without waiting for direction. You should be comfortable navigating NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standards while collaborating across maintenance, operations, and engineering. Your background in heavy industrial or chemical environments has given you the practical judgment to prioritize reliability improvements and the communication skills to align diverse stakeholders around a common goal.

If you are ready to step into a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions rewarded, we want to hear from you. This confidential employer offers a competitive salary, a 20% bonus, relocation support, and an outstanding retirement plan. Take the next step in your career by applying today and become the electrical authority that keeps a world-class operation running safely and efficiently.

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• You must have at least seven years of electrical engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Deep expertise with electrical power distribution systems, including motor control centers, switch gear, substations, and transformers, is essential
• You will need demonstrated experience leading root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations for electrical failures
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical standards is non-negotiable
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot motors, variable frequency drives, and power system disturbances during plant upsets is expected

• This role offers a competitive annual salary between $125,000 and $150,000 with a 20% bonus target
• You will receive a full relocation package to help you settle in the Ashtabula area
• The company provides an exceptional retirement contribution, with up to 9% through matching and annual contributions
• You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the support to implement meaningful electrical reliability improvements
• This position places you as the site electrical subject matter expert, giving you visible impact and career growth
• Work-life balance is valued, and you'll be part of a collaborative, safety-focused team at a profitable global manufacturer

• Serve as the site's electrical subject matter expert, taking primary ownership of power distribution and electrical reliability systems
• Lead and continuously improve the Electrical Mechanical Integrity (EMI) program to ensure compliance and performance
• Drive reliability initiatives for plant-wide substations, motor control centers, switch gear, and transformers
• Conduct root cause failure analysis investigations for electrical failures that impact safety, reliability, and production
• Provide hands-on technical support during plant upsets, including troubleshooting motors, drives, and power systems
• Partner with maintenance and operations to enhance precision maintenance practices and equipment reliability

• Experience with SKM Power Tools for electrical system studies is highly preferred
• Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems at an interface level will help you collaborate across teams
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and…