Electrical Engineer

RoyOMartin; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Additional Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Chaplaincy Services

Education

Job summary

RoyOMartin is seeking an Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader for electrical power, controls, and automation at the Chopin facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, reliability, project design, and ongoing development of plant electrical systems and personnel.

Ideal candidates will have multi-year experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and AutoCAD, plus strong NFPA 70E knowledge. This on-site role offers opportunities to mentor electricians and manage capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electrical, controls, or automation in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC power and low-voltage motor control.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs.
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash requirements.
• Experience managing electrical projects and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Maximo or QlikView is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as electrical SME and technical resource across the facility.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex electrical power and control system issues.
• Design, coordinate, and commission electrical and controls projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, and capital projects.
• Mentor and train plant electricians; support preventive maintenance.
• Maintain arc flash studies and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Support process instrumentation and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls design

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

VFDs

HMI programming

Industrial networks

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

QlikView

AutoCAD

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.