Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Basic Position Objective Statement :

The Electrical Engineer performs project engineering work including primarily electrical power, drives and instrumentation for the paper mill and support facilities. This position also assists in PLC procurement, programming, electrical, instrument, and controls related maintenance activities

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Lead and direct electrical reliability and maintenance activities.
• Drive safety and compliance excellence through effective work execution, personally modeling safe behaviors.
• Ensure safe electrical work practices and arc flash prevention in accordance with GP ESWP standards, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 70E.
• Ensure proper operation, inspection, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, maintaining standards of NFPA 70B and NETA MTS-2019.
• Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices (NFPA70, NEC, ANSI, OSHA).
• Provide expertise on Transformers, Motors, VFDs, starters, relays, and PLCs.
• Develop asset strategies, end of life strategies, and implementation of continuous condition monitoring.
• Work with project managers on planning, development, and execution of electrical capital projects.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on electrical equipment failures.
• Responsible for maintaining mill electrical model up to date, by conducting electrical calculations on loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit studies, protective devices, electrical drawings, protective relays, and substations.
• Responsible for maintaining transformer maintenance and oil health program.
• Manage outside engineering and electrical contractor resources as required.
• Remain current on electrical standards, techniques, and practices.
• Coordinate machine or mill shutdown work or projects.
• Develop electrical standards and specification for 110V, 480V, and 4160V equipment that is used in the mill including electrical isolation for lockout / tagout.
• Oversee the mill’s electrical documentation program. Includes one-line diagrams, PID’s, loop sheets, and all documentation of electrical power distribution and controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education and Training Qualifications and Certifications :

Key Performance Competencies :

Key Functional Competencies :

High standard of safety awareness, strong communication skills, and excellent planning and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements :

The ability to work in a normal office environment to include : sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents / files, reaching and bending, speaking on the telephone, walking through our manufacturing plant, and wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection).

EOE including disability / veteran