Electrical Engineer

RoyOMartin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program

Flexible Spending Account

Additional insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Chaplaincy services

Education assistance

Job summary

RoyOMartin is hiring an Electrical Engineer to lead power, controls, and automation across the Chopin facility. You will troubleshoot complex systems, design and commission projects, manage budgets, and mentor electricians to improve reliability.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in industrial settings; experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and AutoCAD is preferred. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required; professional licensure a plus.
• 5+ years of electrical/controls experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC power, low-voltage motor control, and switchgear.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and HMI programming.
• Experience with AutoCAD and process instrumentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as electrical SME and resource across plant departments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex power and control system issues.
• Design, coordinate, and commission electrical and controls projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and contractors.
• Support and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Maintain electrical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs with the electrical team.
• Mentor electricians and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure NFPA 70E compliance and arc-flash documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Project leadership

Industrial networks

AutoCAD

HMI programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs/Servo systems

NFPA 70E knowledge

Microsoft Office

Protective device coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

PLC networking

Rockwell AOP/EDS

Electrical drawings

Maximo

QlikView

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical resource for electrical power, controls, and automation systems at RoyOMartin’s Chopin manufacturing facility. This experienced-level role provides technical leadership in troubleshooting, system reliability, electrical project design and execution, and the continued development of plant electrical systems and personnel. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as an electrical subject matter expert and technical resource to departments throughout the facility
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex electrical power and control system issues
• Design, coordinate, and commission electrical and controls projects
• Develop and manage electrical project schedules, budgets, contractors, and capital projects
• Support and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, HMIs, and industrial networks
• Maintain Rockwell AOP, EDS, and firmware files
• Maintain RoyOMartin electrical specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
• Work with the electrical department to develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for electrical equipment
• Mentor, train, and provide technical assistance to plant electricians
• Maintain plant arc flash studies and documentation and support compliance with NFPA 70E requirements
• Perform or support short circuit studies and protective device coordination
• Support process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, and flow measurement systems
• Work with vendors and technical partners to evaluate and implement new technologies

Job Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• Five or more years of electrical, controls, or automation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of AC and DC power and control circuits and low-voltage motor control systems
• Experience with three-phase 15kV and 480V switchgear
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and HMI programming
• Experience with PLC networking and industrial network switches
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash requirements
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawings
• Knowledge of short circuit studies and protective device coordination
• Experience with process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, and flow measurement
• Experience managing electrical projects, contractors, and commissioning activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Maximo and QlikView is a plus

Behavioral Skills

• Upholds RoyOMartin's values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Honesty, Excellence, and Stewardship
• Proactive and positive approach to safety
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate, influence, mentor, and develop others
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple projects
• High sense of urgency and responsiveness to operational needs
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships
• Demonstrates professionalism and a high level of emotional intelligence

Benefits

Some of the benefits our team members enjoy include the following:

• Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness and Legacy Pharmacy
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Chaplaincy Services
• Education

About RoyOMartin

At RoyOMartin, people are our number-one asset. We are committed to keeping them safe and supporting them as they learn and grow. There’s just something unique about being in the people business: Our leaders are involved in daily operations and nurture personal relationships; our employees stick with us for the long term and appreciate our top-notch benefits, and we believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed.

With superior product quality and outstanding customer service at the heart of our operation of more than 1,200 people, RoyOMartin is proud to serve America’s building industry. Through our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, customers can be assured that we responsibly source our raw materials from regional forests to produce “Made in the U.S.A.” oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, timbers, and boards in safety-award-winning manufacturing environments.

RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.