Electrical I&E Engineer

Daikin America, Inc; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin America, Inc in Decatur, Alabama, is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to manage plant electrical systems and contribute to safe operations. The role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance equipment reliability.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have a minimum of 2 years of experience with relevant systems. This position offers opportunities for professional development and training of coworkers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer in the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain and update plant electrical single line diagrams.
• Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM's) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM's).
• Provide Maintenance Functional input to new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications.

Skills

PLCs

Electrical single line diagrams

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Root Cause Failure Analysis

Thermography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AC/DC drives

Power distribution equipment

Job description

Focus on different projects in support of the plant's design and operational needs in order to ensure safe and efficient operations that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, & be involved in long term planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer working for the Maintenance Department
• Maintain Update plant electrical single line diagrams and associated Arc Flash Analysis / Labeling
• Serve as an Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NPFA 70E compliance
• Specify appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM's) / Predictive Maintenance (PdM's)
• Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems
• Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS Systems, and low voltage (<600 VAC) plant systems
• Knowledge of DC voltage systems for PLCs, Instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems and other plant systems
• Provide Maintenance Functional input to new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications to ensure adequacy
• Provide direction to Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff disciplines to support projects and maintenance efforts.
• Add ability to work alongside I&E Technicians and Management alike
• As needed, willing to train co-workers in role’s areas of expertise
• Participate Pre-Start-Up-Safety-Reviews to ensure safe commissioning and system start-up
• Participate in specifying on-site maintenance and repair capability and tooling requirements
• Recommend improvements based on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Recommend equipment reliability improvements by doing analysis of equipment trends, historical, and field data
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and plant requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications and/or technical drawings.
• Establish construction, manufacturing or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or plant requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support or testing activities
• Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution, substations and power distribution equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, cables, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering Desired Characteristics: Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Thermography, and Motor Circuit Analysis.
• Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.