Facilities Electrical & Automation Engineer

Emerge; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA seeks a Facilities Electrical Engineer reporting to the Facility Engineering Team Leader. The role provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative departments.

Responsibilities include leading electrical/controls projects, supporting PLC/HMI/robotics, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating from concept through startup and closure.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and controls scope of projects including process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation.
• Coordinate all phases from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, equipment and facilities engineering/design, manufacturing, and installation through final start-up, acceptance and project closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment/process issues with emphasis on reliability and productivity through automation technologies.
• Provide PLC, HMI, and Robotic systems programming support for PLC/SCADA/Database Systems.
• Maintain accurate records for all automation programs and changes to these systems.
• Propose and execute improvements to existing automation systems and processes.
• Focus on safety of facilities equipment and processes including oversight of EHS policies.
• Oversee contractor work and compliance with company policies and Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA seeks a Facilities Electrical Engineer reporting to the Facility Engineering Team Leader. The role provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative departments.

Responsibilities include leading electrical/controls projects, supporting PLC/HMI/robotics, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating from concept through startup and closure.