Manufacturing Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

We are a global leader in Stainless Steel and seek a dynamic Lead Electrical Engineer to lead Melt Shop Maintenance engineers, specialists, and electricians to perform all tasks related to maintaining the reliability and safety of the Melt Shop and associated equipment. The role will guide them to deliver creative solutions that exceed standard engineering results, spend time researching, and challenge staff, vendors, and engineering firms to devise original concepts that transform the company into an industry leader.

• Bachelor of Engineering degree with additional certifications or 10 years equivalent work experience
• Master of Engineering degree preferred
• Experience with Electric Arc Furnaces, Switchgear, Power Distribution, Controls and Control Systems, especially Siemens and Allen-Bradley
• Advanced practical understanding of electrical drawings and schematics, as well as related mechanical and hydraulic drawings
• PMP/CAPM preferred
• Understanding of reliability-centered maintenance programs, predictive maintenance technologies, reliability and asset management
• Advanced troubleshooter of all equipment failures (variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, scales, temperature devices, etc.)
• Experience as a project managing, service engineer, or equipment designer beneficial
• Knowledge in multiple functional areas including engineering, operations, continuous improvement, project management, capital project, and project budgeting beneficial

• Effective communication of plans and new designs to management
• Develop creative solutions to improve asset performance
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in an industrial environment and engineering economics
• Leadership, communication skills, and drive for continuous improvement of self and others

• Provides advice and counsel by utilizing knowledge of engineering design principles, practices, project management, and reliability practices
• Suggests and implements innovative and cost‑effective solutions to resolve maintenance/reliability issues
• Develops and maintains working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and consulting firms
• Serves as project manager or technical lead for continuous improvement projects and capex projects
• Work with reliability engineers to develop long‑term plans (3-5 years) for capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and rebuilds of assets
• Drives continuous improvement by utilizing reliability and maintenance best practices
• Promotes world‑class maintenance manufacturing and ensures maintenance, operations, engineering, purchasing, and stores work closely together to achieve success
• Manages engineering resources to complete projects and support development of the engineering staff
• Works with the team to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Manages overall department projects and provides updates as requested
• Works with the engineering team to ensure critical projects are completed in a timely manner and critical paths of projects and outages are met

• Utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
• Ability to climb safely (stairs, ramps) and walk long distances, maintain good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles
• Withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperatures for extended periods
• Exposure to wet or humid conditions, vibrations, dust, and asphalt
• Work in high‑noise environment where hearing protection is required
• Frequent use of hand or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials
• Work in areas with strong magnetic fields
• Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by…