Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to support the Maintenance Department, focusing on safe, reliable operations across the plant, and involvement in long-term planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and distribution systems, plus leadership and teamwork; chemical plant experience and PSM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives and motors, low/medium voltage distribution.
• Experience in RCFA and FMEA, thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.
• Must be in current position minimum 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer for the Maintenance Department.
• Update plant electrical single line diagrams and Arc Flash labeling.
• Be the AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance.
• Specify Preventive and Predictive Maintenance.
• Collaborate with Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff.
• Support projects and maintenance efforts as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up-Safety-Reviews for safe commissioning.
• Assist in defining on-site maintenance and tooling requirements.
• Recommend improvements based on RCFA findings.
• Analyze equipment trends to improve reliability.
• Ensure installation/operations conform to standards and plant requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

DCS systems

UPS systems

Arc Flash Analysis

Job description

Focus on different projects in support of the plant's design and operational needs in order to ensure safe and efficient operations that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, & be involved in long term planning.

Required Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, cables, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering Desired Characteristics: Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis.
• Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.
• Must be in current position minimum of 6 months.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong project and team leadership.
• Technical acumen – aptitude to understand complex manufacturing and design requirements, as well as the operational processes associated with chemical plants & equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking distances with limited resting periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Able to work at heights, climb stairs or ladders.

Typical Duties / Responsibilities:

• Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer working for the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain Update plant electrical single line diagrams and associated Arc Flash Analysis / Labeling.
• Serve as an Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NPFA 70E compliance.
• Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM's) / Predictive Maintenance (PdM's).
• Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems.
• Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems.
• Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems.
• Provide Maintenance Functional input to new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications to ensure adequacy.
• Provide directions to Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff disciplines to support projects and maintenance efforts.
• Add ability to collaborate with I&E Technicians and Management alike.
• As needed, willing to train co-workers in role areas of expertise.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up-Safety-Reviews to ensure safe commissioning and system start-up.
• Participate in specifying on-site maintenance and repair capability and tooling requirements.
• Recommend improvements based on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings.
• Recommend equipment reliability improvements by doing analysis of equipment trends, historical, and field data.
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and plant requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and/or technical drawings.
• Establish construction, manufacturing or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or plant requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support or testing activities.
• Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.