Electrical & Controls Engineer - Utilities

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Films America (MFA) in Greer, SC, seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer - Utilities to strengthen electrical and automation systems for our Utilities and Wastewater operations. You will troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain LV/MV distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and related networks while collaborating across operations and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and cost-effective improvements, with after-hours support for equipment issues and a salary range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military technical training.
• Six years of relevant engineering experience preferred in industrial utilities, facilities, plant engineering, or production maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Practical PLC and controls troubleshooting skills, including navigating existing programs, diagnosing faults, and making modifications.
• Familiarity with Rockwell PLC-5, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk Studio ME, HMIs, VFDs, and networks such as Modbus, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable electrical infrastructure and develop maintenance programs for LV/MV distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Support industrial automation: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and networks.
• Keep essential utility equipment operating: boilers, air systems, chillers, pumps, UPS,gensets.
• Support wastewater equipment reliability with instrumentation and small PLCs.
• Improve instrumentation and preventive maintenance; calibrate and verify instruments.
• Lead equipment improvements and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Maintain energy management and Rockwell licenses; prepare energy reports.
• Identify critical spare parts and support maintenance readiness.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent military technical training

Tools

Rockwell PLC-5

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk Studio ME

HMIs

VFDs

Modbus

Ethernet

Data Highway Plus

Job description

Company: Mitsubishi Films America (MFA) Greer, SC

Electrical & Controls Engineer - Utilities

Help modernize the systems that keep our plant running.

Mitsubishi Chemical is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer - Utilities to strengthen the reliability, safety, and performance of the electrical and automation systems supporting our Utilities and Wastewater operations.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your electrical expertise, solve equipment challenges, and help guide equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements. You'll work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to keep essential systems operating reliably while developing solutions that improve long-term performance.

A strong foundation in industrial electrical distribution is especially valuable. The controls portion of the role focuses primarily on troubleshooting existing systems, with programming changes and upgrades as needed.

In this role, you will

• Maintain reliable electrical infrastructure. Develop and improve maintenance programs for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, including switchgear and motor control centers supporting 13.2 kV, 2,400 V, and 480 V equipment. Coordinate third-party arc flash analyses as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues. Work with engineers, technicians, mechanics, and operators to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and implement lasting improvements.
• Support industrial automation. Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and upgrade PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and associated communication networks, including Rockwell PLC-5, ControlLogix, and FactoryTalk systems.
• Keep essential utility equipment operating. Provide electrical and controls support for boilers, compressed air and drying systems, thermal fluid systems, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, pumps, UPS systems, and emergency generators.
• Support wastewater equipment reliability. Troubleshoot instrumentation, small PLC systems, motors, pumps, and agitators in collaboration with the wastewater operations team.
• Improve instrumentation and preventive maintenance. Specify and troubleshoot process instruments, develop calibration and verification procedures, and strengthen maintenance plans for electrical and controls equipment.
• Lead equipment improvements. Identify, justify, and implement capital and departmental projects that address equipment obsolescence, improve reliability, and deliver cost-effective upgrades. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and energy providers.
• Maintain energy and system resources. Support the Energy Management System, prepare monthly energy reports, and maintain Rockwell software licenses.
• Support maintenance readiness. Identify critical spare parts, create purchase requisitions for parts and services, and work with maintenance planners to maintain accurate equipment bills of materials.
• Promote safe, responsible operations. Carry out maintenance and improvement activities in accordance with site safety expectations and applicable environmental requirements.

You'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military technical training and experience relevant to the position.
• Six years of relevant engineering experience preferred, with a background in industrial utilities, facilities, plant engineering, or production maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Practical PLC and controls troubleshooting skills, including the ability to navigate existing programs, diagnose faults, and make appropriate modifications.
• Familiarity with Rockwell PLC-5, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk Studio ME, HMIs, VFDs, and networks such as Modbus, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.
• Experience supporting industrial utility equipment and process instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees from the shop floor to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using a computerized maintenance management system; SAP experience is a plus.

The position includes after-hours support for equipment issues. Availability to receive and respond to calls outside normal working hours is expected, including nights and weekends as needed.

Direct wastewater process experience is not required. This position provides electrical, instrumentation, and controls support alongside a dedicated wastewater operations team.

You'll have the opportunity to influence equipment modernization, take ownership of essential electrical systems, and see the impact of your work on plant reliability and operating performance. The role combines hands-on technical problem-solving with project work and close collaboration across the site.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$120,000. Factors such as scope and responsibi