Electrical Project Manager

SES, LLC; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC in Alliance, OH is seeking an Electrical Project Manager with a background in Electrical Engineering and hands-on PLC/automation experience.

You will design, commission, and support PLC-controlled equipment for metals processing, coordinating with Mechanical Project Managers, vendors, and customers on each project. Expect travel up to 25% and a focus on automation and control systems within a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering or technology background required.
• Experience in programming, designing, and commissioning PLCs, drives and automation systems.
• Good communication skills and coordinating with mechanical PMs, vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage, design, checkout and commission PLC-controlled equipment used in metals processing.
• Program PLC and HMI code and relate it to machine operation.
• Interpret schematics, layouts, manuals to determine installation procedures and wiring.
• Oversee installation of equipment and coordinate with mechanical engineers to resolve issues.
• Provide system training and build long-term relationships with customers.
• Travel up to 25% based on project workload.

Skills

HMI development

PLC programming

Automation systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Steel Equipment Specialists (SES, LLC) in Alliance, OH is a leading player in the steel equipment manufacturing and engineering industry, committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our clients. With a strong dedication to innovation, design, and commissioning, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team.

Ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering or technology background with a strong technical aptitude and hands on experience.They should have interest in designing and commissioning of industrial control systems for Steel Mills and/or other heavy industries.The individual should also have exposure or experience in programming, designing, and commissioning PLCs, Drives and Automation systems.An interest in Mechanical systems a plus.Must have good communication skills, responsible for coordinating with Mechanical Project Manager, Vendors, and our Customer on each project.

Programming background:

• -HMI development:Siemens, Rockwell, and Wonderware Platforms
• -PLC software engineering :Siemens and Rockwell Platforms

Electrical Design background (or interest)

• -Design and reading Single Line, Layouts using AutoCad Electrical.
• -AC and DC Drive systems commissioning
• -Process line experience a plus

The candidate’s responsibilities are:

1)Manage, Design, Checkout, and commission PLC controlled equipment used in the metals industry.Such equipment may include: material handling systems, steel and aluminum process control systems, transfer cars, automated cranes and more.The electrical equipment often includes: power distribution, variable speed drives, positioning systems, instrumentation, PLCs and HMIs.Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.

2)Understands and programs PLC and HMI code and knows how to relate it to machine or process operation.

3)Studies schematics, equipment layout, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation and wiring procedures of electrical devices on the mechanical equipment.

4)Installs or oversees installation of equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.

5)Consults with Mechanical engineering personnel to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.

6)Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.

7)Instructs and directs workers in building OEM equipment.

8)May supervise client’s personnel in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.

9)Advising management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.

10)May require up to 25% travel based on the project work load.

11)Works with equipment manufacturing personnel to develop machine conduit layout, shipping splits, and checkout procedures.

12)Must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment.

13)Provide system training once installation is complete.

14)Builds long term relationships with customer base.

15)Answers customer support phone calls after shipment and acts as liaison to Mechanical Project engineers with technical problems at customer’s site.

16)Coordinates with in-house panel shop and electricians for building control panels and wiring equipment in the shop for testing.

17)Manages designers and automation engineers assigned to your projects.

18)Implement and follow a schedule and budget per project in conjunction with the mechanical project manager.

19)Multitask to manage several projects at once with different designers, automation engineers, and mechanical project managers.

• - Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.
• - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• - 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match
• - Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• - Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings

Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC is an equal opportunity-employer. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to excellence in the steel manufacturing and engineering industry! Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the growth of our business, our employees, and our community.