Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Ozinga Bros, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Ozinga Bros, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Engineer for our East Chicago Grinding Mill.

This hands-on plant role collaborates with maintenance and operations to keep electrical and control systems operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. The right candidate will diagnose plant issues, troubleshoot equipment, and support repairs, outages, and start-ups while working with motors, drives, MCCs, breakers, panels, and field instruments; experience with Siemens

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or related plant experience.
• Experience in an industrial or commercial facility environment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, or panel layouts.
• Strong safety mindset and practical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues in a heavy industrial plant.
• Work with motors, drives, MCCs, breakers, panels, and field instruments.
• Diagnose equipment issues and support repairs with maintenance and operations.
• Support Siemens PLC systems, TIA Portal, and SIMOCODE motor management systems.
• Assist with setup, calibration, and commissioning of instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Read and update electrical drawings, control schematics, and panel layouts.
• Support plant outages, start-ups, repairs, and improvement projects.
• Look for ways to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with contractors, plant personnel, and leadership as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial troubleshooting

Controls troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

TIA Portal

SIMOCODE

Job description

East Chicago, IN | Full-Time | $81,000–$101,000

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with on-call support as needed

Ozinga is hiring an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Engineer for our East Chicago Grinding Mill. This is a hands‑on plant role. You will work in the field with maintenance and operations to keep electrical and control systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is not a desk‑only engineering role. The right person is comfortable diagnosing issues in the plant, troubleshooting equipment, working with instruments and breakers, and supporting repairs, outages, and start‑ups.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues in a heavy industrial plant
• Work with motors, drives, MCCs, breakers, panels, and field instruments
• Diagnose equipment issues and support repairs with maintenance and operations
• Support Siemens PLC systems, TIA Portal, and SIMOCODE motor management systems
• Assist with setup, calibration, and commissioning of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments
• Read and update electrical drawings, control schematics, and panel layouts
• Support plant outages, start-ups, repairs, and improvement projects
• Look for ways to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Coordinate with contractors, plant personnel, and leadership as needed

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of hands‑on electrical maintenance, instrumentation, industrial troubleshooting, or related plant/facility experience
• Experience working in an industrial or commercial facility environment
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems safely and practically
• Experience with motors, VFDs, MCCs, breakers, panels, or field instruments
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, or panel layouts
• Strong safety mindset
• Valid driver’s license

Helpful but not required

• Siemens PLC, TIA Portal, or SIMOCODE experience
• OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, or arc flash knowledge
• Cement, concrete, heavy manufacturing, or similar plant experience
• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands‑on training

Work environment

This role is based in a heavy industrial plant. You may work around dust, noise, heat, heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions. PPE is required.

At Ozinga, we care about the well‑being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind.
Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future.
Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.
Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life.
Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.

We believe that when our co‑workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you!

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.