Electrical Engineer

This position requires the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and electrical engineering expertise to maintenance, reliability, and capital projects throughout Riceboro Mill.

Responsibility/Duties:

• Assist in the design, installation, and testing of new electrical systems, including motors, controls, and power distribution equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on existing electrical systems according to established schedules
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, including motor control circuits, instrumentation, and lighting systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical manuals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of electrical work performed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and safety personnel
• Supports and fosters safety and environmental compliance
• Collects, interprets process data by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Uses information to improve mill reliability and productivity
• Evaluates the performance of electrical and electromechanical systems to determine best option for replacement or improvement
• Prepare electrical schematics for instruments, controls, electrical devices, motors, and other industrial equipment
• Assist with process design activities including equipment sizing, design of PFD’s and P&ID’s, loop sheets, E/I diagrams, process control and instrument specification
• Ensure equipment and materials are procured and installed as per Regulatory bodies (OSHA, NFPA 70 (NEC), etc.) and client company’s engineering standards and specifications
• Ensures all maintenance activities meet quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures in order to deliver plant quality targets and machine reliability
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies

Qualifications/Education/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years of electrical engineering and/or reliability experience
• Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with industrial electrical equipment and systems
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment (switchgear, breakers, capacitors, load
  sharing) as well as PLC’s and DCS systems and VFD’s (variable frequency drives)
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business.

Accountability:

• Ability to demonstrate mill reliability improvement via key metrics.

• Ability to prepare projects for implementation and construction, and oversee projects from concept to completion within financial and time budgets

• As part of the Maintenance and Engineering team, shares in the responsibility of providing weekend and off-hour availability to support maintenance needs as well as startup support from planned and unplanned shutdowns.