Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

Milliken and Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls) to lead reliability initiatives in a chemical manufacturing setting. The role focuses on improving equipment uptime, strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, and site procedures.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership for motors, drives, PLC/HMI systems, and control-related projects, while mentoring I&E

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years in industry with electrical systems and reliability experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and safety standards.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance for electrical/instrumentation.
• Root cause analysis using data/KPIs to improve reliability.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Improve electrical equipment reliability to minimize downtime and increase plant productivity.
• Own preventive and predictive maintenance practices for electrical systems and support instrumentation/controls reliability.
• Provide leadership in diagnosing complex electrical issues across motors, drives, and power distribution.
• Support control and automation system troubleshooting and performance improvements (PLC/HMI).
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and document performance standards, procedures, and audits.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital projects; partner on control-related work.
• Ensure safe, compliant work practices and provide necessary tools and materials.
• Apply intrinsic safety and explosion-proof classifications in equipment selection.
• Troubleshoot motor/direct-drive/VFD systems and select replacement components.
• Collaborate with teams to calibrate field instrumentation and ensure reliability.
• Maintain up-to-date P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and instrument loop documentation.
• Ensure NFPA 70E/NEC compliance and site procedures.
• Participate in audits, safety observations, 5S, and improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor I&E technicians and coordinate external vendor support.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and management on issues and improvements.
• Track hours, absences, and support performance reviews.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS SAP

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Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

Date: Jul 4, 2026

Company: Milliken & Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead electrical reliability initiatives within a chemical manufacturing environment, with supporting responsibility for instrumentation and control systems. This role is responsible for improving equipment uptime, strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards in a PSM-regulated facility.

This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants meaningful ownership of plant electrical reliability, motor and drive systems, and electrical compliance, while also partnering on instrumentation, automation, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 1st shift; however, on occasion, you maybe requiredto workadditionalhours and on a call rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead efforts to improve electrical equipment reliability, minimize downtime, reduce breakdowns, and maximize plant productivity.
• Own and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices for electrical systems, while supporting instrumentation and control reliability programs.
• Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical system issues, including motors, drives, power distribution, and related equipment.
• Support troubleshooting, repair, and performance improvement of plant control and automation systems, including PLC and HMI platforms.
• Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations for significant equipment or process problems and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Develop performance expectations, standards, procedures, and audits; document findings; and establish corrective action plans.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital or construction projects, while also partnering on control-related project work as needed.
• Provide technical assistance for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met and that I&E technicians have the materials, tools, and equipment needed to work effectively and safely.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to intrinsic safety and explosion-proof classifications, electrical specifications, and equipment selection.
• Troubleshoot motor systems, direct drive systems, and VFD applications, including specification and selection of replacement components.
• Support troubleshooting, installation, and repair of valves, actuators, field instruments, and related process control devices.
• Collaborate with reliability and maintenance partners to ensure calibration compliance and reliable performance of field instrumentation.
• Maintain current and accurate P&IDs, wiring diagrams, electrical drawings, and instrument loop documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, local regulations, and site procedures to prevent accidents and maintain safe electrical work practices.
• Collaborate on audits, safety observations, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, and routine management activities to identify improvement opportunities and solve problems.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and direct I&E technicians while promoting quality, accountability, and safe work execution.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, management, and external vendors to resolve issues, support system improvements, and coordinate equipment or service needs.
• Track direct report hours, absences, vacations, and support performance review activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• 5+ years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical systems, equipment reliability, or maintenance engineering.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.
• Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and/or control systems.
• Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence team members in a plant environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing or other process plant design, construction, and/or maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in CMMS SAP.

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