Plant Control Electrical Engineer

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Ross Environmental
Grafton, OH, United States

Phone: 440-366-2022
Web Site: rossenvironmental.com

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Title:

Plant Control Electrical Engineer

Location:

Grafton, OH 

Salary:

$95 - $115K

Job ID:

82155
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Job Description:

Job Details

Description

 

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

  • Conducts Project Management for plant electrical distribution and PLC improvements.
  • Develops and modifies control schemes, logic, and algorithms. Implements control schemes in PLCs, distributed control systems, specialized safety controllers, or hard-wired logic.
  • Performs in field electrical project, corrective, troubleshooting and preventive work.
  • Develops, improves and maintains up to date plant electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Develops project scope, cost estimates, schedule, budget, concept statement, proposal and project plans.
  • Develops, improves and expands the Electrical Preventive Maintenance Program.
  • Coordinates with various groups and managers to ensure project scope and schedule meet their requirements.
  • Performs unplanned/emergency equipment/parts procurement.
  • Ensures all permit requirements are met as relates to instrumentation and controls calibrations.
  • Identifies needed electrical corrective/preventive work and creates associated work orders.
  • Provides support and information for developing electrical standards.
  • Provides support and information for specialized training needs.
  • Works indoors and outdoors in a plant environment.
  • Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Enters confined spaces as required and in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Climbs stairs and scaffoldings as required.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Daily use of advanced PC and business computer applications, zoom conferencing and e-mail.
  • Performs other job-related duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • Five or more years of hands-on operations/engineering experience in plant production environment. Instrumentation controls and/or electronics and PLC experience required.  Experience in 24/7 operation required. Experience in chemical processing facility or TSDF preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Working knowledge/training in RCRA and OSHA preferred.
  • Strong understanding and application of the current National Electrical Code and NFPA codes.
  • Able to interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
  • Able to perform technical work that revolves around programmable logic controllers (PLC's), motor control and power distribution.
  • Must be fluent in English with the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and handling instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to work on-call and off hours if needed.
  • Must be able to integrate and maintain control systems in a process environment, including the ability to interpret and apply technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Must be able to read and/or write reports, blueprints, procedure manuals and correspondence. Must be able to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, contractors, vendors, customers, regulators, others. Good interpersonal skills are required.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot, work independently and have the ability to develop solutions.
  • Work environment is primarily outdoors. Must be able to work in outdoor production facility/plant environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to bring projects to successful completion in a timely manner.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • AutoCAD experience preferred.
  • Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job.