Management Professional-Facilities Power Maintenance

Great Lakes Water Authority; United States; On-site; USD 75,801 - 137,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a qualified electrical engineer responsible for ensuring safety compliance and managing contracts for power equipment maintenance. The role involves analyzing disruptions, providing technical support, and developing preventive maintenance procedures.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with power system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical safety compliance and awareness.
• Manage power equipment maintenance and contractor scheduling.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for electrical disruptions.

Skills

Electrical power safety compliance

Root-cause analysis

Preventive maintenance management

Technical support for electrical problems

Relationship building with vendors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Electrical or Engineering

Tools

Power Monitoring Expert Software

NEXGEN computer maintenance management system

Job description

Compensation

$75,801.78 - $137,018.33 (Based on Experience)

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring facilitywide electrical power safety, compliance and awareness while maintaining electrical assets
• Develop a sound understanding of facilities, operations, and electrical processes for continuous improvement
• Manage a multi‑year Power Equipment Maintenance Contract: scheduling preventive maintenance (PM) work for the contractor
• Coordinate PM work with GLWA operations
• Oversee repairs
• Manage contractor invoices and keep within the allotted GLWA budget
• Analyze electrical power disruptions using tools such as Power Monitoring Expert Software by Schneider Electric to determine causes of events
• Based on analysis, provide recommendations to prevent recurrence of events
• Perform root‑cause analysis (RCA) of high‑profile electrical issues
• Create and modify preventive maintenance procedures in the NEXGEN computer maintenance management system for electrical substations, buildings, and power system equipment
• Review and comment on GLWA engineering design contract drawings and specifications affecting power equipment
• Provide technical support as needed to GLWA or contractor electricians, assisting in solving complex electrical problems
• Develop and participate in creating RME documentation repository including engineering drawings
• Ensure electrical power equipment and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEC, OSHA, and NFPA codes
• Participate in capital improvement projects to brainstorm innovative ideas supporting power process
• Build relationships with external agencies and vendors for efficient power management and other incentives
• Supervise and manage projects as assigned by the reporting manager

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related area; 3+ years of experience in an electrical or related engineering field, including experience with power system design, installation, modification, or maintenance in a large industrial or municipal plant
• Associate’s degree in Electrical or Engineering or closely related area; 5+ years of experience in an electrical or related engineering field, including experience with power system design, installation, modification, or maintenance in a large industrial or municipal plant

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

• Masters Electrician license

Environmental Working Requirements

Work is performed within an office, plant environment, remote sites, or other locations. Employees in this classification may be exposed to dust and frequent computer equipment work.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and retirement health savings are effective the first day of employment.

Note: Part‑time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

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Equal‑Opportunity Statement

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.