Job Details

PLANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
OTTAWA, IL

Job Type and Duration: Full Time, Direct Placement
Pay range: $80,000k - $100,000k

The ideal candidate must be a PLC programmer who is a "hands on " troubleshooter (Omron & Allen/Bradley preferably) who can utilize AutoCAD software and is proficient in relay logic as well as PLC logic.

The Plant Electrical Engineer will perform a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of plant equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate custom equipment installations, support maintenance, and provide documentation and review their activities to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment as required, supervise critical repairs or replacements, preventative maintenance, and provide plans to increase equipment reliability.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to help create, update, maintain, and translate electrical drawings.
• Design, update, and improve upon existing and outdated electrical equipment and components.
• Inspect completed installations, observe operations, and ensure conformance to intended design specifications.
• Assist in reviewing new and existing equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Help prepare purchase specifications for components, materials, and equipment.
• Observe and mentor Maintenance team members as necessary.
• Investigate and review new vendor products and assist in prototyping new technology into our current plant methodology.
• Assist in the development of capital projects for the purchase of new equipment, enhancement of existing equipment and major repairs to existing assets.
• Make concerted efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Compile data and potential engineering changes to enhance the efficiency, throughput, and manpower requirements of existing equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with a minimum of five

(5) years' "hands on” experience in maintenance/plant electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment.

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum two (2) year associate's degree with at least 5-8 MS Office software and MS Excel in a functional level
• Proficient in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Omron & A/B).
• Pro-face & A/B HMI programming.
• Relay logic & machine troubleshooting.
• Proficient with A.C. and D.C. motors and controls of various voltages.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics are required. Steam systems would be a plus.
• Proficient at reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics along with P&ID's.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• May be required to travel internationally on occasion.
• Ability to read, write, & speak Japanese would be a plus, but not required for the position.