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Electrical Controls Engineer

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Job Description - Electrical Controls Engineer


JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:                     Electrical Controls Engineer  
Department:              Maintenance
Supervisor:                 Maintenance Manager
Salary:                         Salary based on experience
                                                                                    
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for designing, developing and maintaining control systems for electrical equipment and machinery, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), AC/DC Drives, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, etc…  To ensure that the equipment and machinery operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY
  • Provide technical support as required to ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized.
  •  Assist in commissioning capital equipment projects.
  • Integrate common equipment controls best practices.
  • Review equipment controls systems to ensure that the system meets all applicable safety standards.
  • Review technical feasibility of projects and provide input to maintain the capital plan.
  • Aid in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment.
  • Participate in product development programs as required.
  • Prepare/review documentation and drawings
  • Drive continuous improvement.
  • Understand electrical schematics
  • Transformer inspections
  • Infrared panel testing
  • PLC and VFD drive troubleshooting, updating, programming, etc.… (knowledge of Siemens a plus)
  • Operation and maintenance on overhead crane (AC and DC)
  • Supervising projects while working hands on with team 
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Ability to troubleshoot both power wiring and controls
  • Knowledge in 13.8 KV, 110v/220v, 480v, 2300v, 25 HZ etc... A/C power and working knowledge of 250 DC power. 
  • Knowledge of 13.8 KV to 120 VAC Breaker Maintenance and upgrades
  • Electrical preventative maintenance knowledge

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s and Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Sound proficiency in process control applications and database systems.
  • Knowledge on electrical design and safety standards for industrial machinery – IEC, IEEE, NEMA, CE.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

 
Education/                            Required:                            4 year post secondary education, or equivalent experience.
Licensure/
Credentials

 
Required: Technical Training/Schooling

 
Experience
 
Required:   3 to 5 years electrical experience
 
 
 
Special
Knowledge/
Skills
Required:  Experienced


TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employee will receive job specific training including safety, work rules, ethics, compliance, computer system, and other related topics.

EVALUATIONS
Performance evaluations will be completed by the immediate supervisor by ongoing assessment of proficiency and performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential work functions.)


Physical Demands                    Vision/Sight/Hearing               Physical Strength
Standing                                     Vision-Far Acuity                        Sedentary Work
Walking                                      Vision-Near Acuity                     Light Work
Sitting                                         Vision-Depth Perception           Medium Work
Lifting                                         Vision-Peripheral                        Heavy Work
Carrying                                     Color Vision                                 Lifting up to 10 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling                         Listening/Hearing                     Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Climbing                                                                                          Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Balancing                                                                                         Lifting over 50 lbs.
Stooping                                    
Kneeling                                                  
Reaching                                                  Environmental Conditions
Handling                                         Temperature Changes             Hazards
Feeling                                            Infectious Disease                    Wet
Talking                                            Humid                                        Hazardous Chemicals
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination    Noise                                          Blood/Body Fluids
Vibration




This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions.  The job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities.  The job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.  Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


 
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