Plant Electrical Engineer: Reliability & Innovation

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support reliable, safe, and efficient operation of plant electrical systems, including motors, drives, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving equipment performance while collaborating with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable codes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, manuals, and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices and codes.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks safely in conformance with plant rules and policies.
• Supports the design, evaluation, troubleshooting, and improvement of plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots motors, motor control centers, VFDs, distribution, instrumentation, and related gear.
• Collaborates with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assists with electrical projects, installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Reviews drawings and specifications to support repairs and improvements.
• Maintains documentation of electrical systems and modifications.
• Provides training and guidance to plant personnel on electrical operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Quikrete Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support reliable, safe, and efficient operation of plant electrical systems, including motors, drives, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving equipment performance while collaborating with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable codes, and