Facilities Project Electrical Engineer

ArdaghGroup; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and viz

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company/l

Paid holidays, floating days and VAC

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional and personal development

Benefits from day 1

Flexible and hybrid working hours

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer in Indianapolis to provide technical leadership for electrical system design, installation, and ongoing maintenance within a glass packaging manufacturing environment.

You will develop scope, budget estimates, and bid packages, while coordinating with plant teams, contractors, and internal engineers to ensure capital projects meet safety, quality, and capacity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Seven (7) years in a manufacturing environment including construction and project management experience.
• Ability to design and render working drawings for a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in planning and organization.
• Detail-oriented and can identify problems and make recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for Ardagh Glass Packaging plants to satisfy the capacity customer and quality constraints and ensure they fall within the Ardagh Group Capital Plan
• Supervise capital projects and interface with contractors and other Ardagh Group engineers during field installations
• Prepare conceptual drawings, and budgetary project estimates, and submit Capital Approval Requests for management approval
• Develop project scope definition, materials and labor cost estimates, and competitive bidding documents for equipment and contract work
• Work closely with and involve the plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering-related projects
• Seek potential bidders, coordinate the bidding process, and prepare bid packages and equipment specifications
• Evaluate new processes and equipment to determine the benefits to Ardagh Glass Packaging
• Investigate circumstances surrounding each assigned project and prepare a definition of objectives
• Prepare calculations, design layouts, and AutoCAD drawings as required for project study evaluation approval and installation
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for ongoing issues that plant teams cannot manage.
• Participate and/or lead root cause analysis on equipment failures
• Document maintenance task steps to properly maintain manufacturing equipment
• Work with and support plant maintenance teams with respect to preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems
• Train plant operations and maintenance teams on the operation/troubleshooting of the electrical systems in glass bottle manufacturing
• Work closely with and involve plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering related projects

Skills

Project management

Communication

Planning

Detail-oriented

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role description

The Project Electrical Engineer provides technical expertise while carrying out and completing designs, engineering drawings, construction, installation, and rebuilding of facilities and equipment within the area of discipline. The area of discipline includes but is not limited to power distribution systems, boosting systems, batch house/furnace controls, furnace repairs, plant support on electrical systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and other areas associated with glass container manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for Ardagh Glass Packaging plants to satisfy the capacity customer and quality constraints and ensure they fall within the Ardagh Group Capital Plan
• Supervise capital projects and interface with contractors and other Ardagh Group engineers during field installations
• Prepare conceptual drawings, and budgetary project estimates, and submit Capital Approval Requests for management approval
• Develop project scope definition, materials and labor cost estimates, and competitive bidding documents for equipment and contract work
• Work closely with and involve the plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering-related projects
• Seek potential bidders, coordinate the bidding process, and prepare bid packages and equipment specifications
• Evaluate new processes and equipment to determine the benefits to Ardagh Glass Packaging
• Investigate circumstances surrounding each assigned project and prepare a definition of objectives
• Prepare calculations, design layouts, and AutoCAD drawings as required for project study evaluation approval and installation
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for ongoing issues that plant teams cannot manage.
• Participate and/or lead root cause analysis on equipment failures
• Document maintenance task steps to properly maintain manufacturing equipment
• Work with and support plant maintenance teams with respect to preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems
• Train plant operations and maintenance teams on the operation/troubleshooting of the electrical systems in glass bottle manufacturing
• Work closely with and involve plant team while developing scopes for the electrical engineering related projects

Minimum skills / qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Seven (7) years in a manufacturing environment including construction and project management experience
• Ability to design and render working drawings for a variety of manufacturing processes
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in planning and organization
• Detail-oriented and can identify problems and make recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred skills / qualifications

• Prior experience in glass container process equipment and production
• Prior experience with preventive and/or predictive maintenance programs and CMMS
• Servant leader mindset while supporting engineering and plant teams

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion. Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from? Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality? Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day? Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law. Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh ([e-mail]) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

Nearest Major Market

Indianapolis