Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer

Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Project Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Responsibility to provide team with expertise in the design and layout of electrical and controlssystems using developed subsystems, industry standard components and, when required, some elements of original design.
• Responsibility to oversee design and management of the manufacturing controls network in conjunction with the corporate Information Technology group.

Tasks

• Provide project management for projects including, managing scope, costs, quality and contractors through all phases of a project (conception, approval, design, construction, commissioning, validation, start-up and final documentation)
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications, compliance with operational and safety standards, and electrical code compliance
• Develop engineering solutions to operational problems and provide expert electrical and controls engineering technical assistance to analyze and correct problems
• Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks (primarily Rockwell software and AutoCAD)
• Provide reviews of controls programming and electrical design for all Electrical & Controls Engineers in the group and give advice as necessary
• Work closely with the Project Engineering Manager to hold Electrical & Controls Engineers accountable for the quality and timeliness of their work
• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical equipment, instruments, facilities, components, and systems for chemical manufacturing plant
• Prepare specifications and purchase materials, instruments, and equipment
• Investigate and test vendor products
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards, design and customer requirements
• Investigate complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures (troubleshooting)
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering projects
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developments
• Develop/ modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments in the electrical and controls field in order to recommend changes to maintain/update programs to the level of best practices in industry

Specifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 3 years experience in Electrical Controls Engineering
• Three (3) to Five (5) years experience (minimum)
• Knowledge of:
  • Theories, principles, methods and procedures of electrical engineering (Advanced level)
  • Mathematics and statistics (Advanced level)
  • MS Office software package
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Rockwell Automation controls programming and information collection and presentation software
  • Variable Frequency Drive applications and industrial motor control solutions
  • Computer network management, architecture and security
  • Experience with SKM Power Tools software a plus
• Skill in:
  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects
  • Providing oversight and expertise to other Electrical Controls Engineers and acting in a Lead capacity
  • Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
  • Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process divisions
  • Responding to rapidly changing demands
  • Fostering accountability among the group

• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Develop creative solutions to problems
  • Meet deadlines
  • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
  • Perform field investigation and provide services within a chemical manufacturing plant
  • Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

FLSA

• Exempt

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