Electrical Engineering & Maintenance Manager / Full Time

Neil Jones Food Company; Firebaugh (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Firebaugh, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering & Maintenance Manager to ensure safe, reliable operation of all electrical systems across the plant, including substations, solar PV + BESS, and main distribution boards.

You will lead maintenance programs, supervise automation platforms (SCADA, Ignition), and drive energy efficiency and regulatory compliance in food processing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s preferred) and 7+ years’ experience in processing/manufacturing engineering.
• FE certification, PE, PMP and ISA desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and upgrade electrical infrastructure across the plant.
• Manage substations, solar PV + BESS, main distribution boards, and control systems.
• Oversee automation platforms (SCADA, Ignition) and plant networking.
• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning and ensure safety compliance.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance and improve energy efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA

Ignition

Industrial networking

Job description

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Electrical Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Firebaugh, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3824

Salary Range: $165,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Maintenance Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems and major utilities across the plant. This position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical infrastructure, including substations, Solar (PV + BESS) Systems, main electrical distribution boards, circuit breakers, grounding systems, and electrical controls for both Industrial Processing and Pouch Operations. Collaborates with department managers and supervisors in the installation and/or construction activities related to capital and technical projects in a plant setting. This leader will also manage automation platforms (SCADA, Ignition) and network systems, driving continuous improvement in plant reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with food industry standards, at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

• Manage the operation, maintenance, and reliability of substations, solar (PV + BESS) systems, transformers, and Main Electrical distribution boards, and main circuit boards to ensure continuous power supply.
• Oversee electrical systems for boilers, cooling towers, and water systems, while implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, Ignition HMI platforms, and industrial network systems to ensure reliable plant automation and connectivity.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and food industry electrical standards, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead electrical upgrade projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with plant.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s degree preferred), or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 7+ years’ experience managing engineering and maintenance projects in processing manufacturing operations; union environment preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) & ISA Certified Automation Professional desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.