Electrical Reliability Engineer - TRS Staffing Solutions

Job Title: Reliability Engineer – Electrical (Power Distribution)

Location: Augusta, GA

Pay: $120-150k plus up to 10% annual bonus

Status of Hire: direct hire, permanent

Industry: industrial manufacturing, complex processing

** full relocation available **

We are seeking a Reliability Engineer (Electrical - Power) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall plant electrical system and motor reliability including maintaining the plant electrical power distribution systems and ensuring electrical safe work practice compliance. Daily tasks will include overseeing the health of the electrical power distribution system, diagnosing, and troubleshooting issues, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Additionally, you will be involved in the commissioning of our new facility and train team members on system operations.

Your Tasks

Oversee and ensure the safe reliable operation of the electrical power distribution (EPD) system

Establish and oversee Electrical power distribution Preventive and Predictive maintenance strategies

Oversee and ensure the safe reliable operation of plant motors and generators

Establish and oversee electric motor Preventive and Predictive maintenance strategies

Develop and maintain site Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) program

Establish and oversee Electrical power distribution Preventive and Predictive maintenance strategies

Hands on troubleshooting support of motor and EPD issues

Establish and oversee implementation EPD and Motor reliability continuous improvement plan

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve electrical power distribution and motor reliability

Troubleshooting and Maintenance: responsible for diagnosing and rectifying operational issues, which can involve on the spot troubleshooting

Supporting in Commissioning activities such as EPD breaker actuation and motor rotation checks

Project Management: lead smaller EPD / motor improvement projects, from conceptualization to implementation, manage timelines, budgets and resources to meet project objectives

Coordinate with vendors and contractors for the procurement and installation of new equipment

Process Optimization: analyze current operations to identify opportunities for improvement, increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhancing product quality

Compliance and Safety: ensure all control systems and processes comply with the relevant industry standards and regulations

Create and maintain documentation related to EPD/Motor processes and systems

Train and mentor other team members on EPD / Motor and related safe work practices

In time, this position could evolve into a leadership role, overseeing a team of process technicians and guiding them through their daily responsibilities

Your Profile

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

4-10 years’ of experience in industrial Electrical Power Distribution and Motor reliability

Experience with Siemens Low voltage, medium Voltage power distribution equipment

Experience with Siemens SEM3 and Breaker control software

Familiarity with Electrical Power Distribution PM and PdM technologies

Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70E as it relates to industrial plant Electrical Safe work practices

Experience with EPD system coordination studies

Experience with motor reliability best practices

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

Must be willing and physically able to work in intense heat situations

Must have similar experience in paper mill, cement, refining, processing, chemical, mining or related 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical to be eligible for hire