Electrical Engineer- Power

Logan Aluminum, Inc.; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Aluminum, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help define and lead improvement projects for the plant’s power distribution, supporting aluminum casting, rolling, and finishing processes.

You will participate in reliability teams, implement PMs, and apply PdM technologies to keep HV/MV systems performing reliably, while contributing to future expansion plans and power distribution reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with medium and high voltage power systems including Plant Power Distribution, Switchgear, and Transformers.
• Experience with protective relaying is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and participate in improvement projects per strategic plan and plant leadership.
• Contribute to reliability improvement teams and optimize equipment for casting, rolling, and finishing.
• Ensure PMs are implemented and PdM technologies used for reliable MV/HV power distribution.
• Participate in expansion project reviews regarding power distribution needs.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team from operators to senior management.

Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Analysis

Resource Management

Management of Financial Resources

Time Management

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Major Responsibilities

Engineer will help define and either directly manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects as directed by the strategic plan and plant leadership. Will participate in reliability improvement teams and provide pro‑active direction on optimizing existing equipment to support aluminum casting, rolling, and finishing processes. Responsible for ensuring appropriate PM's are implemented and PdM technologies are utilized to ensure the reliable operation of the facility's high and medium voltage power distribution system. Will participate in expansion project teams to review and provide guidance on current and future expansion activities regarding power distribution needs.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum of 5 years experience working with medium and high voltage power systems, including Plant Power Distribution, Switchgear, and Transformers. Experience with protective relaying is preferred.

Essential Physical, Sensory, and Mental Requirements

Will sit 3, stand 3 and walk 2 hours daily. Will stoop, climb, kneel and use ladders or stairs daily. Will lift no more than 50 lbs. Use computer & telephone daily. Time pressure is normal. Works on unlevel, unstable, and slippery surfaces. Good vision, hearing & speaking abilities necessary. Must read, write, measure, draw conclusions, create methods, conduct research, develop plans, direct & evaluate others and do difficult math. Will work indoors, outdoors, at a desk or in a control room daily. Chemicals, vibration, extreme heat & cold, dust, dirt, fumes and noise are typical daily surroundings. Minimum of 5 years experience working with medium and high voltage power systems, including Plant Power Distribution, Switchgear, and Transformers. Experience with protective relaying is preferred.

Position Accountabilities

Knowledge of electrical process theory combined with team-based organizational management techniques. Individual must think independently in this position but work effectively in a team based environment with a wide cross section of employees from entry level operators / crafts people up to senior plant management. Most problem solving exercises and improvement projects utilize a wide cross section of employees. Previous industrial co‑op experience is preferred along with hands on experience in maintenance.

System Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Systems Analysis
• Resource Management
• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management

Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Independent thinking

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