Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 10 years of industrial electrical experience required.
Expert-level knowledge of high-voltage systems and power distribution required.
Strong understanding of Electrical Safe Work practices and NFPA 70E required.
Preferred experience in high-risk environments like heavy manufacturing or utilities.
Ability to evaluate electrical hazards and influence safety practices required.
Effective communication skills preferred.
Time management skills with task prioritization preferred.
Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert on Electrical Safe Work practices.
Provide technical support for plant-wide power distribution systems.
Offer PLC and electrical troubleshooting support for maintenance assets.
Manage preventive maintenance schedules for electrical infrastructure.
Lead electrical projects ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
Coordinate electrical designs with multiple departments.
Audit electrical installations for design and safety compliance.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
Comprehensive health insurance plans.
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
This role provides plant-wide electrical engineering support for Central Maintenance operations, with primary responsibility for high-voltage electrical systems, Electrical Safe Work practices, and power distribution reliability across the Ravenswood facility. The successful candidate must be highly experienced in industrial electrical systems and must demonstrate expert-level knowledge of high-voltage equipment, substations, transformer yards, arc flash hazards, NFPA 70E requirements, lockout/tagout expectations, and the safe execution of electrical work in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Central Maintenance subject matter expert for Electrical Safe Work practices, including NFPA 70E, arc flash risk management, energized electrical work controls, lockout/tagout, and electrical hazard assessments.
Provide direct technical support for plant power distribution systems, including the 138kV transformer yard down to 480V substations throughout the facility.
Provide PLC and electrical troubleshooting support for all Central Maintenance assets, with emphasis on safe, reliable, and compliant work execution.
Develop, coordinate, and manage preventive maintenance schedules, inspection requirements, and compliance activities for 480V substations and related plant electrical infrastructure.
Lead and develop electrical projects throughout the plant, ensuring designs, installations, and maintenance activities meet applicable electrical codes, company standards, safety expectations, and reliability requirements.
Field validate and coordinate electrical designs and plans with Central Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, EHS, and other central departments.
Audit new and existing electrical installations for design standards, Electrical Safe Work expectations, NFPA 70E principles, and applicable regulatory or company requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 10 years of electrical experience in an industrial environment, required.
Expert-level knowledge of high-voltage industrial electrical systems, power distribution, substations, transformer yards, switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, and related equipment, required.
Strong working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work practices, NFPA 70E, arc flash hazards, energized work controls, lockout/tagout, and electrical risk assessment, required.
Experience supporting electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing, metals, chemical, utility, industrial maintenance, or similarly high-risk operating environment, strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate electrical hazards, provide technical direction, influence safe work practices, and support compliance across maintenance, operations, engineering, and project teams, required.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing under specific area of discipline, required.
Effective communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences, preferred.
Effective time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, preferred.
