What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at American Sugar Refining?
Overview
The Electrical Engineer performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing electrical systems. Responsible for troubleshooting process equipment as directed. Responsible for engineering to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the refining process equipment. Designs, justifies, plans, coordinates and executes plant improvements/upgrades as directed.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems, load centers, etc.
- Perform electrical studies (load-flow, short-circuit, coordination, etc.) and specify electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors, VFD’s, MCCs, etc.).
- Identify, analyze and offer solutions to address system needs of the plant.
- Prepare electrical drawings and specifications.
- Manage project schedules and budgets, and obtain permits for operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standards procedures.
- Working with purchasing, prepare requests for proposals and vendor specifications and evaluate bids.
- Ability to work with various members of engineering, maintenance and health & safety.
- Advise on code compliance.
- Lead and advise the work of contractors.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Skills
Preferred
- Familiarity with frequency drives is desired.
- Knowledge of work order interface desired.
- Knowledge of SAP preferred.
- Familiar with OSHA requirements and Food Safety GMP’s is desired.
Required
- Must have programming experience with Allen-Bradley SLC, Contrologix or similar systems.
- Strong verbal and written skills required.
- Supervision of mechanical personnel may be required.
- Minimal travel required.
Experience
Required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience (management & technical) in electrical maintenance and instrumentation, electrical engineering, process control and reliability in a manufacturing facility.
- Plant experience in electrical generation and distribution for both power and process plants.
- Strong verbal and written skills required.
- Experience supervising mechanical, electrical, or other skilled personnel is required.
- Experience using AutoCAD and MS Office is required.
Education
Required
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
Qualifications
Required
- Must be able to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.
