Electrical Engineer

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• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant’s electrical systems, including design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, control systems, and power distribution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AC drive reliability, predictive, and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of electrical systems and equipment; troubleshoot issues; and develop preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements through inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Oversee installation, repairs, and upgrades of electrical systems; manage related projects; and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Assist in developing capital project programs, including budget management and cross‑functional coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Design, adapt, and implement improvements to plant electrical systems to enhance reliability and performance.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to drive process and system optimization.
• Participate in Operations/BOD and Maintenance call teams as assigned.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective solutions, including process design modifications.
• Manage and support electrical systems within assigned process areas or mill‑wide infrastructure, including specialized mill equipment when required.
• Provide training to mill supervisors (train‑the‑trainer) on new or modified equipment.
• Report directly to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.
• Manage E&I Supervisor, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position supervises exempt and dotted‑line staff. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, directing, performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new applications.
• Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build relationships, recognize contributions, and maintain high standards of integrity.
• Competencies:
  
  detail‑oriented, problem‑solving, organizational skills, and managerial courage.
• Experience using production databases and software to document processes and plan maintenance/upgrade schedules.

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including large outage planning and execution.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 operation, including availability for on‑call support.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sit at a desk for long periods, drive a car.
• Frequently use hands to type on a computer keyboard, answer the telephone, and file documents.
• Frequently walk within the office and occasionally the distance of a large manufacturing facility.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms above the shoulders.
• Vision abilities required are close vision and depth perception.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level within the office is usually quiet and the temperature is regulated to be comfortable.
• Occasionally the employee is exposed to the mill work environment, which can be hot, and the noise level is loud.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to loud, moving equipment.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, steel‑toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Manufacturing, Production, and Management
Industries:
Paper & Forest Products, Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, and Manufacturing