On-Site Facilities Electrical & Automation Engineer

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Hampton (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is looking for a Facilities Electrical Specialist to lead electrical and controls projects, support production and maintenance, and drive reliability improvements across the plant.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, control systems, and automation programming, plus project management and a safety-focused mindset. A degree in engineering is preferred and manufacturing experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; 7–10 years in maintenance and controls.
3–5 years experience with power distribution, PLCs, HMIs and databases.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage electrical and controls scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
Coordinate all project phases from concept to start-up and closure.
Assist production and maintenance with equipment/process issues, focusing on reliability and productivity.
Provide higher-level support for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and database systems programming and maintenance.
Maintain records for automation programs and changes; propose improvements to automation systems.
Ensure safety policies and EHS compliance for facilities equipment and processes.
Oversee contractor work and compliance with policies.