Electrical Engineer

Overview

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

• Lead failure mode analysis to identify, improve and reduce spend on high spend items (motors, bearings, etc.).
• Work with finance to identify high cost repair equipment, identify root cause of failure, and modify to reduce maintenance spend.
• Evaluate incoming power, electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirm system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods and testing properties.
• Build control systems capable of providing insight into the condition of the operation (rate, downtime, operating efficiency, quality) and highlight areas for improvement.
• Adhere to all safety, USDA, HACCP, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Support construction, maintenance and testing of equipment, machinery and components.
• Interpret drawings of equipment to properly adjust, maintain or repair the machinery.
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical/electrical issues with equipment have been identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical/electrical problems.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair complex systems and equipment in one or more areas of assignment electrical systems.
• Maintain records of installation and maintenance to track activities; prepare status reports for projects.
• Coordinate projects related to installation, maintenance and repair work within area of assigned duties, including planning and scheduling; may provide project lead direction to staff in technical areas of assignment.
• Inspect contractor’s work and monitor underground utilities ensuring compliance with specifications, standards and timelines.
• Operate specialized equipment in areas of specialization such as Poultry OEM equipment, Baggers, Ishidas, electrical testing devices.
• Assist in electrical installation and repair of Poultry equipment, service transformers, service switchboards, distribution panel boards, MCCs, and automation systems.
• Have a thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes; understand and apply concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, conduit fill, etc.
• Arc Flash calculation experience is beneficial but not required.
• Work with outside contractors and engineering firms to ensure plans, specifications and bid documents meet Pilgrim’s requirements and safety standards.
• Edit electrical specifications; comprehend one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers and documentation.
• Solve installation problems with electrical systems; travel to sites to resolve issues.
• Review calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
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  EXPERIENCE:
  
  select correct wire thickness for respective demand in compliance with NEC and UL codes, based on load calculations; identify electric and electronic components as needed to achieve a cost effective option.
• Develop and lead a team to develop functional descriptions, wiring schematics, design layouts, electrical diagrams and product specifications that meet cost-effective requirements for poultry support equipment.
• Assist in the development and review of budget estimates; engineering estimates include time, materials, labor, and costs required to complete a project.
• Coordinate with outside Engineering firms to ensure plans, specifications and bid documents meet Pilgrim’s requirements and safety standards.
• Review bid documents to ensure project-specific versions of Pilgrim’s contracts, standards, specifications and safety documents are included.
• Create detailed scope of work for each project, including site limitations and restrictions.
• Coordinate with outside Engineering firms to ensure design documents, equipment and sub-contractors meet Pilgrim’s requirements and standards.
• Review RFIs and direct to the appropriate party for answers; provide responses to Corporate Engineering for distribution to bidders.
• Assist Corporate representatives with estimating…