Plant EIC Engineer

The Clorox Company; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 75,800 - 141,700; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant EIC Engineer to serve as the site’s technical authority for electrical power systems, industrial controls, automation platforms, and OT networks. You will partner with maintenance, operations, IT, and corporate engineering to support production goals and asset health.

You will design and maintain electrical distribution, lead safety-compliant projects, and drive continuous improvement across automation and cybersecurity in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years in manufacturing; proven engineering/operational results.
• Capital project management with contractor/vendor oversight and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of plant electrical distribution (low/medium voltage).
• Develop/maintain single-line diagrams, arc-flash studies, load calculations, protection coordination.
• Ensure NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA compliance and electrical safety standards.
• Oversee electrical contractors and ensure safe work practices.
• Manage electrical capital projects from scope to commissioning and validation.
• Serve as SME for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Lead upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle planning for automation hardware/software.
• Own OT network architecture, cybersecurity posture, and segmentation with IT.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Capital Projects

Manufacturing environment

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA/HMI expertise

Industrial control systems

VFDs

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 approximately 30 projects totaling about $5M of capital and SWP expenditure each year to maintain the asset base of the site.
• 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

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a preference for Electrical Engineering; 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 engineering and operational results.
• Capital project management expertise, including leading equipment installations, system modifications, new product introductions, and manufacturing problem-solving initiatives while managing contractors, engineering firms, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong electrical and process engineering knowledge, with the ability to evaluate equipment performance, lead engineering design efforts, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead meetings, manage change, and effectively communicate across all levels of a manufacturing organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, plant personnel, and contracted resources to achieve business objectives, while independently planning, organizing, and executing work with minimal supervision.
• Proven success in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing/Zero Loss environments, including Management of Change (MOC) processes and building strong relationships with suppliers, consultants, and external partners.

Workplace type: Onsite

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

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Additional Information

[U.S.] Additional Information: At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $90,900 - $170,100

–Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900

–Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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