Electrical Engineer
Job in
West Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15088, USA
Listed on 2026-05-08
Listing for:
Synthomer plc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia.
Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Position Summary The Electrical Engineer supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Synthomer Jefferson Hills resin manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation interfaces, and control systems supporting chemical process operations. The Electrical Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, SHE, and Capital Projects teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Synthomer engineering standards while improving plant reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Systems & Plant Support Design, maintain, and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switch gear, MCCs, VFDs, and distribution panels.
Provide technical support for motors, drives, heaters, and process equipment used in resin production.
Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, arc flash studies, and electrical system documentation.
Support plant electrical safety programs including NFPA 70E, grounding, lockout/tagout, and arc flash mitigation.
Process & Control System Interface Support electrical aspects of DCS, PLC, and instrument power systems in coordination with Automation and Controls engineers.
Assist with troubleshooting electrical-related process issues impacting batch and continuous resin operations.
Evaluate electrical reliability impacts of process changes and new product introductions.
Maintenance & Reliability Provide engineering support to maintenance teams during equipment failures and outages.
Identify and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical assets.
Lead or support root cause analyses (RCA) for electrical failures and recommend corrective actions.
Improve asset reliability through standardization, obsolescence management, and upgrades.
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead or support capital projects involving electrical infrastructure, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
Develop electrical scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Manage contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, improve uptime, and modernize electrical systems.
Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC (NFPA 70), IEEE, API, and local electrical codes.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).Support audits and inspections related to electrical systems and energy control programs.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably chemical or resin/polymers.
Working knowledge of:
Industrial power distribution systems
Motor control centers (MCCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
Electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work…
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