Electrical Engineer at JA Solar AZ LLC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and improvement of our electrical systems, including power supply and distribution across high and low voltage systems, control systems, and related equipment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Over see the maintenance of power supply and distribution (high and low voltage systems, distribution systems, and ancillary equipment within the department's jurisdiction
• Develop and improve operation and maintenance instructions for power systems
• Guide and participate in the operation, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, ensuring adherence to regulations
• Lead the department's electrical safety initiatives, conducting preventative patrols and overseeing safety rectifications
• Ensure safety of the department personnel and equipment through lightning and grounding protection measures, and calibration of insulation equipment
• Develop and execute implement training plans to enhance the professional skills of the operating personnel
• Responsible for investigating and analyzing electrical equipment accidents, prepare reports, and develop preventive measures
• Manage fixed assets and daily operations of electrical equipment
• Conduct energy consumption analysis and implement cost-reducing technological innovations
• Adhere to all JA Solar and OSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of high and low voltage systems, control systems and electrical maintenance practices
• Familiarity with energy consumption practices and the ability to innovate cost-savings measures
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Working conditions:

• Able to work extended hours as needed
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and extreme noise
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location
• May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays

Physical requirements:

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

EEO/AA Statement

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Espanol
JA Solar es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.