Electrical Systems Lead

Electrical Systems Lead - Newport, DE

Sun Chemical (a member of the DIC Group) is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

• Provides evaluation and direction for maintenance and reliability efforts for all electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Works to enhance electrical and instrumentation equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintains a high level of technical expertise on electrical/instrument systems and standards.
• Recommends and assists in estimating capital projects to the Project Management Team.
• Provides design review and assistance for electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Works with the team to generate cost savings ideas that reduce the total cost of ownership.
• Works with the team to ensure safety of the electrical systems and all personnel.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant experience in Operations, Engineering, or Maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Experience in the engineering, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of motors, motor control systems, VFD’s, electrical devices, electrical supplies, field instrumentation, control valves, process analyzers, process control systems.
• Knowledge in reliability centered maintenance, root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, predictive maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with electrical systems from low voltage DC to 480V AC.
• Ability to read and update electrical and instrument documents such as schematics, specifications, control diagrams, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of chemical plant equipment and technologies.
• A good understanding of working within the rules of safety and environmental policies in an industrial setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to act as a self-starter, self-motivated to seek out problems, propose solutions, and drive improvements.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) + match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.