PA Carbon - Electrical Engineer

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Position Responsibilities

Plans and designs equipment to improve manufacturing processes in plant. Maximizes equipment efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, and work force utilization. Assists Engineering Manager and other departmental managers (General Business Managers) in improving systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety and quality. Recommends and implements improvements to equipment. Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with production specifications and quality standards. Assists in coordination of the new equipment purchase, installation, and training. Performs regular (daily) assignments, individual project assignments and participation on project teams created to study, prepare recommendations and implement solutions to various equipment related issues and problems. Performs research, and analysis of manufacturing equipment processes and operations procedures, including production flow, equipment and manpower utilization in order to make recommendations that will result in and promote more efficient and effective production operations. Gathers information from a variety of sources, studies problems, breaks them down into component parts and recommends solutions to coordinate elements by applying advanced analytical techniques and methods from a variety of disciplines including mathematics, science and engineering. Provides engineering technical support to both maintenance and production as needed. This includes (but is not limited to) training. Conducts investigations and analysis directed toward equipment utilization and operations necessary to meet customer specifications. Assists in developing systems and controls to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with quality standards. Ensures that equipment, processes and procedures are directed toward achieving these standards.

Required Education and Skills

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent work experience). 5 - 7 years steel related experience preferred. Knowledge of Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Lean Management manufacturing techniques a plus. Proficient computer skills in MS Office. Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency a plus. Experience with PLCs, HMI and AutoCAD Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to think ahead and plan over a 6-12month time span and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Highly motivated, self-driven, individual with a strong desire to succeed and eager to enhance knowledge and skills through on-going education and development. Must be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detail oriented with a mechanical aptitude. Ability to apply engineering and technical / electrical knowledge sufficient to render original and ingenious advice or service and make judgments involving engineering problems. Committed to high standards of integrity, including respect and value for individual team member's unique talents, skills, and individual qualities. Ability to quickly learn and work independently, as well as in project team environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills in order to write technical reports, procedures, and manuals for internal documentation. Ability to communicate effectively with others (ie, supervisors, co-workers and / or contractors).

Key Success Factors

• General knowledge of OCTD production processes, customers and organization's structure, core values and beliefs. Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to optimize operations, troubleshoot departmental processes, and identify nonconformance when they occur and participate in finding the cause and solution to the nonconformance.
• Proven ability to achieve goals and project milestones and deadlines.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, and management skills, with the ability to lead people and get results through others while promoting a team environment.
• Stay abreast of new developments in production methods, materials, processes, management practices, and technological advances for use in adaptation to company products and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment in the application of engineering knowledge to the solution of difficult tasks.
• Known to be a driving force of improvement and change.
• Problem analysis and problem resolutions at both a strategic and functional level.
• Commitment to company values. In depth knowledge of our customers and their utilization of company products.
• Establish strong working relationship with production management, departmental supervisors and production workers to ensure customer needs are met and to effectively plan and implement company goals, policies, and procedures.
• Service company and department needs and independently handles related problems or issues where ability to solve complicated or complex technical questions with originality and ingenuity is required.
• Performs process analysis to drive departmental performance to achieve results in cost reduction, quality, safety and production improvements.

Supervision Received :

Reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Typical Physical Demands :

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day on a regular basis. May require additional hours of work, as required. Requires full range of body motion to include : lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, and squatting.

Typical Working Conditions :

The Electrical Engineer divides his / her time between an indoor office environment at Oil City's two locations and in the manufacturing area of each facility. The office environment is typically temperature controlled and clean, with normal air contaminants, such as dust, typically found in an office environment. The manufacturing environment has regular exposure to loud and prolonged noise. Regular exposure to hot temperatures of 95° F to 110° F in the summer due to the combination of the actual outside temperature and heat from the processes inside the facility. Employees are also exposed to cold temperatures, which is dependent on the actual outside temperature. While in the manufacturing area, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include noise / hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields and steel toed work shoes.

Hours :

There is one shift available that consists of eight-hour shifts. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. May require additional hours of work on occasion, as required.

Benefits :

Webco offers an innovative approach to employee benefits. Through Web-Flex, our benefit cafeteria plan, we offer a rich benefits package that reflects the respect and value we place on our team members. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, cancer insurance, mail-order pharmacy, short-term and long-term disability plans, life insurance, medical and dependent care savings plans, 401(k) savings plan, uniforms, vacation, holidays, tuition / educational reimbursement, relocation assistance.

Note :

Meeting the physical demands, job responsibilities, key success factors, attendance and working hours are essential job functions for all Electrical Engineers.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Webco is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.