Facilities Electrical Engineer

PMX Industries; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading supplier of copper in Cedar Rapids seeks a Facilities Electrical Engineer to manage maintenance, energy usage, and facility improvements. Candidates will work with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and electrical reliability. Opportunities exist to advance to the Facilities Manager position. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. This role comes with a competitive salary and benefits including 401(k) and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to communicate in English for all business/job-related transactions.
• Experience writing scopes of work and providing prints to go out for quotes on project work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize maintenance and energy usage of facilities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and maintain adherence to company policies.
• Manage facilities including maintenance and repair to support the organization.

Skills

Familiarity with general accounting procedures

General understanding of PCs and related software

Experience with all voltages and breakers

Preventive maintenance with High voltage

Knowledgeable in HVAC and boilers

Project management including LOTO procedures

Ability to make prints using AutoCAD

Knowledge of building codes

Sound communication and organizational skills

Leadership and Supervisory skills

Familiarity with environmental regulations

Knowledge of commodities markets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

PMX is looking for a driven and knowledgeable Facilities Electrical Engineer to take ownership of planning, coordinating, and optimizing the maintenance, energy usage, and improvement of our facilities and grounds. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency, electrical reliability, and facility excellence. This is more than just a technical role—it’s a clear path to leadership. The right candidate will have the opportunity to grow into the Facilities Manager position, taking on full responsibility for strategic oversight of our infrastructure and capital projects.

Primary Duties

• Expected to follow all safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.
• Provide a high level of leadership.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Provide and maintain Quality within the organization.
• Manage facilities, including maintenance and repair, to support entire organization.
• Maintain grounds which include snow and lawn care.
• Maintain all facility piping both above and underground, HVAC systems and all utilities.
• Analyze market conditions and make recommendations for purchase of energy (electricity, natural gas, Nitrogen and hydrogen) to meet production requirements.
• Control costs and initiate energy efficiency improvements.
• Maintain and purchase mobile vehicles and equipment.
• Establish and maintain risk management requirements for protection of facility and company assets.
• Facilitate sale of excess material and obsolete equipment.
• Monitor applicable State and Federal legislation related to utilities.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment.
• Build and maintain a positive work environment.
• Coordinate with other organizations and departments as needed to create a team environment.
• Ensure that all daily, monthly and annual reports and forecasts are completed in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or 5 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills Requirements

• Familiarity with general accounting procedures, including investment returns, depreciation schedules, and cost/benefit analysis.
• General understanding of PCs and related software experience.
• Vast experience working with all voltages and breakers.
• Vast experience in preventive maintenance with High voltage, switch gear, transformers and sub stations.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, boilers, and piping.
• Project management which includes LOTO procedures and work instructions to operate the equipment with training of all personnel.
• Experience writing scopes of work and providing prints to go out for quotes on project work from vendors.
• Must be able to make prints using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of building codes (structural, fire, and electrical).
• Detailed record keeping of project and PM schedules.
• Sound communication, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to plan work.
• Leadership and Supervisory skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand financial reports.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of commodities markets and futures hedging.
• Must be able to communicate in English for all business/job related transactions.

Office environment, with frequent time spent in the production facilities and outdoors. Some travel is required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include

• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Paid holidays

Insurance

• Health
• Vision
• Disability
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
• Life insurance
  • Employee
  • Dependent

Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug and background screening.

About the Company:

PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America.

Since our founding, we have been committed to continually improving our safety and environmental performance through ongoing training and new technology. Safety is a top priority. PMX employees also have an active recycling program of metals, cardboard, plastic, and paper. We believe there are direct links between worker safety, quality systems, environmental performance, and economic success.

Business is conducted in accordance with company policies which are based on respect and accountability. PMX has earned a reputation for integrity and consistently meeting high standards. We support our communities and strive to be good neighbors. We know that business success begins with our employees!

We go far beyond simple compliance with federal and state regulations. We are dedicated to creating value for all that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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