Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

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The Electrical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the facility’s electrical infrastructure. This includes managing major power projects, ensuring code-compliant electrical systems, leading sustainability and reliability initiatives, and providing technical expertise in drives, automation, and controls. The role supports production operations by enhancing equipment performance, ensuring safe and efficient power distribution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Manage large-scale power projects, acting as the primary liaison with utility providers (e.g., FPL), and overseeing electrical outages, main gear work, power delivery, and long-term capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations, including permitting, inspections, documentation, and adherence to industry standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and procurement of electrical materials and components.
• Lead electrical sustainability and reliability initiatives, including drives upgrades, panel enhancements, and replacement or sun setting of obsolete components.
• Analyze electrical systems to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, automation solutions, and equipment upgrades to support long-term operational goals.
• Supervise and develop electrical personnel (Electricians, E&I Technicians, Programmers) through training, performance development, and certification pathways.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and project teams to integrate electrical and automation solutions into manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and support for electrical and controls systems.
• Oversee the electrical maintenance program, including PM schedules, critical spare sourcing, inspections, panel labeling, and documentation updates.
• Maintain and control electrical documentation, including schematics, panel drawings, PLC programs, and HMI files.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the in-house expert for drive configuration, PLC programming, HMI development, and automation system troubleshooting.
• Develop, revise, and maintain accurate electrical schematics, control panel drawings, PLC logic, and automation programs.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts for electrical and controls-related issues.
• Track project progress, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion of electrical projects.
• Collect and analyze data related to electrical system performance, equipment reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Use statistical and analytical tools to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and present reports on electrical system performance, improvement initiatives, and project outcomes.
• Ensure electrical systems, maintenance processes, and engineering activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Work with quality assurance and maintenance teams to address electrical or controls-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in or support electrical audits and inspections to verify adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Support evaluation and recommendation of new technologies, electrical equipment, and automation tools.
• Support the installation, setup, and commissioning of new electrical or automation equipment as needed.
• Provide general technical support and assist with training for production and maintenance staff regarding new equipment or procedures.
• Act as a resource for problem-solving and troubleshooting electrical issues when escalated.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
• Identify and support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Encourage and facilitate employee involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• If, at any time during employment with King Plastic, employee volunteers for a safety team member position, it will be a requirement to be or have the ability to become CPR certified and maintain this certification for the duration of their time on the safety team.
• Report to work at the scheduled time, work as scheduled and is seldom absent from work.
• This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list. Furthermore, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process design, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab,…