Electrical Engineer - Plant Reliability & Upgrades

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Wellness center

Job summary

ADM's Decatur East Plant in Decatur, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support daily operations and long‑term improvements of a protein production facility. You will use technical knowledge to design, install, operate and maintain electrical systems with a focus on safety and reliability, while coaching colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing electrical reliability, evaluating projects, coordinating with maintenance, auditing preventative programs, and

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, NEC, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical systems

NEC knowledge

Project estimation

Leadership skills

Safety focus

Communication

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Job description

ADM's Decatur East Plant in Decatur, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support daily operations and long‑term improvements of a protein production facility. You will use technical knowledge to design, install, operate and maintain electrical systems with a focus on safety and reliability, while coaching colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing electrical reliability, evaluating projects, coordinating with maintenance, auditing preventative programs, and