Electrical & Instrumentation E&I Engineer

FPC of Concord; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in Gainesville, FL seeks an Electrical Reliability & Instrumentation Engineer to lead electrical equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and plant instrumentation/control systems at our North Florida facility. You will drive preventive/predictive maintenance, guide E&I technicians, ensure NFPA 70E/NEC compliance, and coordinate with operations and contractors on capital projects.

This is a hands‑on, technically rigorous role requiring a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Minimum 5 years' electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical processing or continuous‑process manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E and NEC electrical safety standards.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical reliability strategies to improve availability.
• Evaluate and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot motors, power distribution, VFDs, and related systems.
• Diagnose instrumentation issues with PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Lead RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital projects.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance planning

RCFA investigations

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Control systems

Job description

A global specialty chemical manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Reliability & Instrumentation Engineer for its North Florida manufacturing facility. This position will provide technical leadership in electrical equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and plant instrumentation and control systems.

The Engineer will focus on improving equipment performance, reducing unplanned downtime, and advancing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The role also carries responsibility for electrical safety compliance, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and providing technical direction to E&I technicians in a PSM-regulated manufacturing environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute electrical reliability strategies aimed at improving equipment availability, reducing recurring failures, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Evaluate existing preventive and predictive maintenance programs and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and long-term reliability.
• Serve as a technical resource for electrical troubleshooting involving motors, power distribution equipment, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and associated electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and automation issues involving PLCs, HMIs, and plant process control systems.
• Lead root cause failure investigations (RCFA), identify contributing factors, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Provide engineering support for electrical equipment installations, system modifications, capital improvements, and plant expansion projects.
• Oversee the specification, selection, and application of electrical components and equipment, including requirements for hazardous and classified areas.
• Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of process instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and related field devices.
• Work with maintenance and reliability teams to establish effective instrument calibration practices and maintain measurement accuracy.
• Review and update technical documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrument loop drawings.
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable electrical codes while reinforcing safe work practices throughout the facility.
• Establish equipment performance standards, maintenance procedures, and reliability improvement measures to support operational goals.
• Provide daily technical guidance, supervision, and development of E&I technicians, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and outside contractors to resolve equipment issues and coordinate improvement projects.
• Participate in plant safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities to strengthen reliability and operational performance.

QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial gases, or other continuous-process manufacturing operations.
• Strong technical background in industrial electrical systems, equipment reliability, and maintenance engineering.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable industrial electrical safety standards.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong project management skills, including experience coordinating electrical installations, equipment upgrades, or capital projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical equipment issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• Experience working in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Previous experience supervising or providing technical leadership to E&I technicians.