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Power and Controls Manager, Decatur

Job in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listing for: Primient group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Leadership & Team Management of 25
-30 employees.
* Supervise and develop electrical maintenance team members.
* Schedule and prioritize electrical work orders to minimize downtime.
* Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
* Electrical Systems Management
* Develop, implement and audit the electrical planning landscape
* Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems (motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switch gear).
* Oversee instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
* Ensure reliability of power distribution and backup systems.
* Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
* Develop and implement electrical PM programs.
* Utilize predictive tools (infrared thermography, motor testing) to prevent failures.
* Compliance & Safety
* Ensure adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
* Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
* Lead electrical safety training for staff.
* Manage electrical aspects of capital projects and plant upgrades.
* Collaborate with engineering on design and installation of new equipment.
* Budget & Inventory
* Control electrical maintenance budget.
* Manage spare parts inventory for critical electrical components.
* Size electrical circuits, cables, lighting, protection, and telephony systems.
* Act as equipment inspector to certify electrical and automation equipment according to project requirements.
* Manage electrical and automation tasks as needed.
* Commission, test, and start up electrical equipment, automation systems, and instruments.
* Apply knowledge of automation technology related to logic controllers, communication networks, and control systems at the maintenance level.
* Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance areas.
* Apply tools in maintenance tasks such as MOC, PSSRs, commissioning, and startup, as well as follow corporate requirements.
* Participate and coordinate with the Power & Control group, electrical engineering and capital project teams.
* Available 24/7, nights and weekends as needed to respond to plant emergencies.

* Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

* Experience:

5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing.
* Required strong knowledge of power distribution, PLC programming, and instrumentation.
* Leadership and team development skills.
* Familiarity with reliability practices (RCAS, 5 WHY, Fishbone)
* Knowledge in automation principles
* Knowledge of CMMS systems, preferable SAP.
* Experience in projects, maintenance, assembly, commissioning, and startup (preferred).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

Dental and vision insurance

Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control
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