Electrical & Controls Engineer, Utilities — Plant Reliability

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

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