Electrical Controls Engineer-

Job DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer Advisor will result in multiple assignments throughout the plant and will primarily provide technical support within the multiple departments.

This position will work closely with maintenance personal to develop and implement best practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

The Electrical Engineer Advisor will provide support for various equipment controls and repair projects including but not limited to : providing support for electro-mechanical troubleshooting, support for trials and investigations of innovative technologies.

This position will support the plant’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management system as required.Job AccountabilitiesComply with all Company and department safety policies, procedures, and programs.

Drive best practices in safety solutions and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnelReview and provide solutions for chronic downtime issuesUpdate and create electrical schematicsTroubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issuesTrain maintenance personnelMaintain backups software and drawingsCoordinate communications and efforts with internal and external resources to troubleshoot equipment and to execute repairs, PM’s, and upgrades to equipment and tooling.

Participate in planning meetings with Maintenance.Development and execution of CI projects.Perform RCFEs on equipment failuresKnowledge of instrumentation installation, specification sheets, calibration, calculations and configurationChampion projects, and programs that support the Mill vision.

Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through participation in scope development, providing justification for work items, and providing technical support outage timeframeSupport capital project development, define project scopes, complete project estimates, and support design and constructionReview projects for technical accuracy and clarity and deliver presentations as required to support project updates, justification, and explanationOther duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related technical field or equivalent specific process control specialist experience in a manufacturing environmentProven electrical troubleshooting skills to support multiple PLC and AC / DC drive platforms in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated technical experience with process control project executionHigh level of understanding of and experience with process control systems including DCS, safety instrumented systems, and process control networks.

Ability to effectively use structured approaches in problem solving and troubleshooting.Capability of producing results in both a team and individual environment.

Exhibits a working knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.Advanced Computer skills : ability to access, navigate, learn, and use application software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, data acquisition / historian programs, alarm management, and quality control lab systems.

Solid verbal and written communication and technical writing skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to interact effectively and positively with all levels of Company personnelAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to be periodically on-call and able to provide guidance to maintenance personnelStrong attention to detailAbility to anticipate and adapt to dynamic situationsMust pass drug test and background checkMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesDesired CharacteristicsFour years or more years of experience in engineering or process control systems working in a paper, chemical, refining or heavy manufacturing environment Advanced understanding of an integrated paper mill processes is a plusDemonstrated experience in development and implementation of process control strategy, automation philosophy, or advance process control applications