Electrical Engineer

Description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

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

SUMMARY:

Responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Lead root cause failure analyses to identify and correct failures causing high maintenance costs. Work collaboratively with other engineers, plant personnel, and finance to improve operations and equipment reliability. Engineer systems for automation, data collection and control. In addition to process / operational improvement, this individual would also provide technical design / support to capital projects for power, distribution, automation, and controls.

As part of the Pilgrim's Engineering Team this individual will be primarily responsible for supporting high value capital projects created by Corporate Engineering Managers to improve or provide new process, feed mill, hatchery, refrigeration, and wastewater projects. This individual will act as liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, and Operation functions to coordinate capital projects and ensure that corporate initiatives, goals and directives are implemented across the Pilgrim's network.

* This position will be located at one of Pilgrim's Texas locations - Nacogdoches, TX, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Waco, TX or Lufkin, TX! Not a REMOTE position!

RESPONSIBILITIES

* 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.

* Evaluates incoming power, electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.

* Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods, testing properties.

* Build control systems capable of providing keen insight into the condition of the operation (rate, down time, operating efficiency, quality, …) and highlight areas for improvement.

* Adhere to all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the plane rules and regulations.

* Support construction, maintenance and testing of equipment, machinery and components.

* Interpret drawings of equipment in order 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 to determine potential mechanical / electrical problems.

* Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources.

* Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs complex systems and equipment in one or more areas of assignment electrical systems.

* Maintains records of installation and maintenance to track activities ensuring work is documented and on file; prepares status reports for projects.

* Coordinates projects related to installation, maintenance and repair work within area of assigned duties including planning and scheduling work and equipment;
May provide project lead direction to staff in technical areas of assignment.

* Inspect contractor's work and monitor underground utilities ensuring that work is in compliance with specifications, standards and time lines.

* Operates specialized equipment in areas of specialization such as Poultry OEM equipment, Baggers, Ishidas, Electrical testing devices, etc…

* Assist in electrical installation and repair, Poultry equipment, Service transformers, Service switchboards, distribution panel boards, MCC's, 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, beneficial but not required.

* Work with outside contractors and engineering firms to ensure that the plans, specifications and bid documents meet Pilgrim's requirements and safety standards.

* Edit electrical specifications.

* Comprehend one-line diagrams with…