Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer in Decatur, AL to support Maintenance and design for safe, efficient plant operations. You will maintain electrical diagrams, label arc flashes, and ensure NFPA 70E compliance while guiding electricians and other staff.

Key duties include PM/PdM planning, DC/AC drives, UPS and low-voltage systems, and collaboration with I&E techs. Prior chemical plant PSM experience is a plus; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 2 years with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and distribution equipment.
• Experience in Facility Engineering and RCFA/FMEA/Thermography preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing background with PSM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Site Electrical Engineer supporting Maintenance.
• Maintain plant electrical diagrams and arc flash labeling.
• Act as AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance and specify PM/PdM activities.
• Apply knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, DCS, UPS and low-voltage systems.
• Provide direction to electricians and mechanics, and train staff as needed.
• Participate in PSSR and readiness activities for safe start-up.
• Assist in specifying on-site maintenance capabilities and tooling.
• Drive improvements from RCFA findings and equipment data trends.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs & DCS systems

Low- & medium-power distribution

Electrical design & diagrams

RCFA & FMEA

Thermography

Motor Circuit Analysis

Team leadership / training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Arc Flash Analysis

Job description

Focus on different projects in support of the plant's design and operational needs to ensure safe and efficient operations that meet business needs across the organization. Manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise and participate in long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer supporting the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain and update plant electrical single-line diagrams and associated Arc Flash Analysis / labeling.
• Serve as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NFPA 70E compliance.
• Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities.
• Apply knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems, and low-voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems.
• Apply 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 direction to Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff disciplines to support projects and maintenance efforts.
• Work collaboratively with I&E Technicians and Management.
• Train co-workers in areas of expertise as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) to ensure safe commissioning and system start-up.
• Participate in specifying on-site maintenance and repair capabilities and tooling requirements.
• Recommend improvements based on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings.
• Recommend equipment reliability improvements by analyzing equipment trends, historical data, and field data.
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and plant requirements by preparing electrical system specifications and/or technical drawings.
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards and specifications by performing detailed calculations.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and plant requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, and testing activities.
• Perform additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low- and medium-power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, cables, and related equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis.
• Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) is preferred.