Lead Electrical Engineer from System One
Spring Grove, PA 17362
About the Job
General Position Description
This position plays a critical role in managing and implementing mill capital and major repair projects, providing day-to-day technical support, and offering power systems expertise within the Utilities Department.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Key Competency Areas
Technical Skills
What Is Offered
This position plays a critical role in managing and implementing mill capital and major repair projects, providing day-to-day technical support, and offering power systems expertise within the Utilities Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and support all facility-level safety and environmental initiatives.
- Conduct front-end studies on potential capital projects with high business impacts.
- Develop and maintain dynamic capital and major repair plans, adjusting to the facility's evolving needs.
- Support engineering and maintenance teams in implementing projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, environmental impact, and schedule.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, covering all aspects from initial concept to commissioning and documentation.
- Provide power systems expertise and engineering support, including:
- Design and troubleshooting of turbine generators and auxiliary systems.
- High-voltage (13.8 kV) power distribution systems.
- Relay protection systems (digital and electro-mechanical).
- Maintenance of transmission lines, busses, breakers, and arc flash analysis.
- Process control systems, PLCs, DCS, and AC/DC drives.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems within the facility.
- Oversee and manage contractor compliance with safety, technical, and commercial standards.
- Collaborate with Legal and Purchasing departments to develop vendor agreements.
- Provide financial input on tax, capital vs. expense, and IRR justifications.
- Maintain capital asset and engineering documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers, interns, and co-ops.
- Ensure compliance with codes and standards in all maintenance and engineering activities.
- Participate in and lead cross-functional teams.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
- 10+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper, power generation, or other heavy industries.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or PMP certification is a plus.
Key Competency Areas
- Proficiency in applying engineering concepts and computational analysis.
- Expertise in power generation equipment, distribution systems up to 13.8 kV, relay protection, arc flash compliance, AC/DC drives, and process control systems.
- Experience with engineering documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, and single-line diagrams.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide teams and present technical information effectively.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E compliance and process control instrumentation.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
- Familiarity with SAP and SAP Project Systems.
- Medium-level proficiency in AutoCAD.
What Is Offered
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
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