Electrical Engineer - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Decatur East Plant is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical support for electrical equipment and reliability improvements in a protein production facility. You will design, install, operate, and maintain electrical systems with a strong focus on safety and meeting internal customer needs.

Responsibilities include IR scans, triage of electrical failures, coordinating with maintenance, overseeing contractors, and documenting with Maximo while ensuring compliance with NEC and

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent with 2+ years of significant engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong safety commitment and ability to read and explain NEC and industry codes.
• Experience with electrical upgrades, project cost estimates, and expenditure documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for reliability of electrical equipment in a protein production facility.
• Lead and coordinate with maintenance and project engineers during scope development.
• Audit and implement preventative/predictive maintenance improvements for electrical infrastructure.
• Oversee 3rd party contractors for inspections, cleaning, and repairs.
• Monitor UPS/battery PM activities and upgrade systems to improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BSEE

Safety minded

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

IR scanning

Trip testing

Job description

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Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Electrical Engineer - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Electrical Engineer - Decatur East Plant, Decatur IL**This is Salary Exempt position.**Job Summary:**Provide electrical engineering technical support in the day-to-day operation and longer-term improvement of a protein production facility that produces a diversified line of food ingredients. This includes using technical knowledge for design, installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment, with an emphasis on safety and reliability, in a manner that meets internal customer needs. Also provide coaching and guidance to other ADM colleagues and partner effectively at multiple levels of the organization.**Essential Job Functions:*** Electrical Engineer for the plant supporting electrical equipment reliability through IR scans, trip testing, electrical failures, switch gear maintenance and as a resource working with Maintenance department Reliability Engineers.* Build a pipeline of complex electrical improvement needed to support operations and increase reliability.* Communicate and evaluate job scope against best practice with process and project engineers during project scope development.* Audit and create recommendations for preventative and predictive maintenance improvements for all electrical infrastructural components including but not limited to transformers, mains, sub mains, MCC buckets.* Oversee 3rd party electrical contractors by setting schedules for inspections, cleaning, and repair tasks.* Review all PdMA data collection and make recommendations for repair or replacement.* Monitor all UPS / battery backup systems PM activities, and upgrade system as needed to increase reliability.* Document all transformer oil status and include results in Maximo.* Support all electrical and instrument PM programs**Job Qualifications:*** BSEE or equivalent with 2+ years of significant engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility* Personal value and commitment to safety demonstrated in all aspects of work* Strong engineering knowledge including but not limited to industrial electrical systems (ranging from low to very high voltage power distribution systems), National Electrical Code and exposure to process controls. Ability to read and decipher regulations and industry codes and explain requirements to others* Help prepare project cost estimates, prepare documents for authorization for expenditure, and implement elements of electrical upgrade project.* Knowledge of power generation systems and equipment a plus.* Organizational skills, as well as excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills* Ability to accomplish results by working effectively with others and willingness and ability to work in all plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces)* Hands-on approach to work* Ability to respond quickly to changing requirements and capability to work in hot and cold temperatures**Working Conditions:*** Dust* Chemicals / Irritants+ The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed* Inside areas:+ Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees+ Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing* Outside areas:+ Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind+ Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and wind* Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds on a frequent basis, up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis+ Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds* Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day* Ability to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during the course of a work day; may require periods of prolonged sitting or standing* Ability to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heights* Full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heightsADM requires the successful completion of a background check.**'AJCIND'** REF:111316BR**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. 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