Plant EIC Engineer

Clorox Company; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox, Glad, a proud member of the Clorox family, seeks a Plant EIC Engineer to be the technical authority for electrical power systems and OT networks. You will drive automation improvements, work with maintenance, IT and engineering, and lead capital projects to support asset health and production goals.

You will own design and safety compliance, oversee contractors, and advance cybersecurity, network segmentation, and energy-efficiency initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with preference for Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years professional experience, including 2+ years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of plant electrical distribution (low/medium voltage).
• Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, arc-flash studies, load calcs, and protective device coordination.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance and safe electrical practices.
• Oversee electrical contractors and project lifecycle from scope to commissioning.
• Serve as SME for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop control logic, HMI screens, and automation standards; troubleshoot process control issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Plant electrical systems

Automation & controls

Project management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

PLC/SCADA

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking (OT)

Job description

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)

Your role at Clorox

At Glad, a proud member of the Clorox family of brands, we don't just make products that keep homes clean and organized - we build a workplace that empowers people to thrive. When you join our team, you're stepping into a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you're helping to develop smarter, stronger products or ensuring our operations run smoothly, your work will have a real impact on millions of households. We invest in our people through meaningful career development, inclusive practices, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your contributions matter, and your growth is supported, you'll be glad you chose us.

The Plant EIC Engineer serves as the site's technical authority for all electrical power systems, industrial controls, automation platforms, and Operational Technology (OT) networks. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant electrical infrastructure while driving continuous improvement in automation, system integration, and network resilience. The engineer partners closely with maintenance, operations, IT, and corporate engineering teams to support production goals and long term asset health.

In this role, you will

• Lead the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of plant electrical distribution systems (low and medium voltage).
• Develop and maintain single‑line diagrams, arc‑flash studies, load calculations, and protective device coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and corporate electrical safety standards.
• Oversee electrical contractors, ensuring safe work practices and adherence to specifications.
• Manage electrical capital projects, including scope development, vendor selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Develop and maintain control logic, HMI screens, and automation standards.
• Troubleshoot process control issues to support uptime and product quality.
• Lead upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle planning for automation hardware and software.
• Implement and maintain change‑management procedures for control system modifications.
• Own the architecture, reliability, and cybersecurity posture of the plant's OT network.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain segmentation, firewalls, VLANs, and secure remote access.
• Monitor network performance, manage switches and industrial networking hardware, and ensure proper configuration and documentation.
• Support deployment of IIoT devices, data historians, and edge computing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and industry best practices (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).
• Analyze downtime data to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Drive standardization of electrical and control components across the facility following the EIC platform 5 year plan standard
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for electrical and automation assets.
• Deliver annual energy‑efficiency initiatives and power‑quality improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and operations teams.
• Train plant personnel on electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and control system basics.
• Partner with engineering, EHS, and IT to ensure alignment on standards and project execution.
• Responsible for delivering ~30 projects totaling ~$5M of capital and SWP expenditure each year to maintain the asset base of the site.
• Manage electrical capital projects, including scope development, vendor selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Own full project lifecycle: scope, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting safety and performance objectives.
• Apply Clorox Early Management principles to ensure sustainable, high‑quality execution.

People Management

• 3-4 direct Clorox reports
• Supervision of contracted engineers providing service to the site service to the site

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a preference for Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent experience in electrical engineering, capital projects, and manufacturing environments will also be considered.
• 4+ years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of delivering engin