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Electrical Engineer

Sappi
Westbrook, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Sappi's Westbrook Mill near Portland, Maine is where the history of Sappi Fine Paper North America began in 1854 with the S. D. Warren Company and where the tradition of papermaking has an unshakable hold. It is the site of the first coated papermaking facility in the United States of America and the place where Sappi Fine Paper North America first developed its reputation for quality and innovation. The Westbrook Mill, home of Sappi | Warren Release Papers, manufactures specialty coated papers used in a myriad of diverse applications, including the fashion, automotive, aerospace and flooring industries. Our faux-leather and natural textures can be seen in any shopping center around the world.

Position (job title) :

Electrical Engineer

Department : Maintenance

Reports to (position title) :

Maintenance Manager

Work Site (city, state) :

Westbrook, Maine

Entry requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology. Position requires a minimum of 5 years experience

Position Summary :

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team! As the Electrical Engineer, you will provide day-to-day technical expertise and electrical reliability support for the Coating, Finishing, and Power Distribution systems and equipment at the Mill. The successful candidate will join a diverse team, dedicated to the safe and efficient manufacturing of Release Papers. The position responsibilities include the maintenance & reliability of site electrical systems & equipment, problem solving complex electrical systems, providing technical assistance to site crafts persons, and Capital project management.

Performance Objectives

  • Plan, budget, develop and direct electrical capital projects including power, PLC's, drives and controls.
  • Provide technical electrical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including power systems, PLC's, drives, etc.
  • Oversee Power systems engineering including the Arc-Flash Program
  • Assist in maintaining plant one-line diagrams
  • Assist with troubleshooting related to operations & maintenance

Minimum Education, Skills & Knowledge Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology
  • Minimum of 5 years experience
  • Proficient in Project Management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with crafts persons and peers across an organization.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Experience and understanding applicable electrical codes, i.e. NFPA70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, UL, etc.
  • Preferred Skills & Knowledge Requirements :

  • Troubleshoot Coordinated Drive Systems, PLC's, Power Distribution systems / components
  • Perform Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Series variable frequency drive programming
  • Experience with medium and low voltage power distribution systems including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, and transmission cabling
  • Experience with electrical reliability best management practices such as infrared, ultrasonic, oil sampling, diagnostic software / systems
  • Familiarity / experience with Fault Current, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies.
  • Sappi's Westbrook Mill near Portland, Maine is where the history of Sappi Fine Paper North America began in 1854 with the S. D. Warren Company and where the tradition of papermaking has an unshakable hold. It is the site of the first coated papermaking facility in the United States of America and the place where Sappi Fine Paper North America first developed its reputation for quality and innovation. The Westbrook Mill, home of Sappi | Warren Release Papers, manufactures specialty coated papers used in a myriad of diverse applications, including the fashion, automotive, aerospace and flooring industries. Our faux-leather and natural textures can be seen in any shopping center around the world.

    Position (job title) :

    Electrical Engineer

    Department : Maintenance

    Reports to (position title) :

    Maintenance Manager

    Work Site (city, state) :

    Westbrook, Maine

    Entry requirements :

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology. Position requires a minimum of 5 years experience

    Position Summary :

    We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team! As the Electrical Engineer, you will provide day-to-day technical expertise and electrical reliability support for the Coating, Finishing, and Power Distribution systems and equipment at the Mill. The successful candidate will join a diverse team, dedicated to the safe and efficient manufacturing of Release Papers. The position responsibilities include the maintenance & reliability of site electrical systems & equipment, problem solving complex electrical systems, providing technical assistance to site crafts persons, and Capital project management.

    Performance Objectives

  • Plan, budget, develop and direct electrical capital projects including power, PLC's, drives and controls.
  • Provide technical electrical engineering and project management oversight for the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including power systems, PLC's, drives, etc.
  • Oversee Power systems engineering including the Arc-Flash Program
  • Assist in maintaining plant one-line diagrams
  • Assist with troubleshooting related to operations & maintenance
  • Minimum Education, Skills & Knowledge Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology
  • Minimum of 5 years experience
  • Proficient in Project Management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with crafts persons and peers across an organization.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Experience and understanding applicable electrical codes, i.e. NFPA70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, UL, etc.
  • Preferred Skills & Knowledge Requirements :

  • Troubleshoot Coordinated Drive Systems, PLC's, Power Distribution systems / components
  • Perform Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Series variable frequency drive programming
  • Experience with medium and low voltage power distribution systems including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, and transmission cabling
  • Experience with electrical reliability best management practices such as infrared, ultrasonic, oil sampling, diagnostic software / systems
  • Familiarity / experience with Fault Current, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies.
  • Salaried : salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

    Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

    Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    ABOUT SAPPI

    Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

    HR Contact for Questions :

    Name : Christopher St. Louis

    Email : christopher.st.louis@sappi.com

    Telephone number : 207-856-4615

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