Senior Electrical Engineer, Supply Chain - Engineering

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica.

Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds : one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities :

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Sr. Electrical Engineer to support the Supply Chain Engineering team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for upgrading and maintaining Tropicana’s extensive electrical utility infrastructure. This individual will oversee projects related to obsolescence, reliability, and future expansion.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Development of capital projects including the overall scope, budget, and schedule
• Development of bid packages and written scopes of work
• Project Management and Contractor Management
• Review Electrical Designs and Drawings
• Specify and recommend Electrical Equipment and Components
• Enforce applicable NEC standards & Tropicana Standards
• Understand and enforce machine safety standards for process, packaging, and warehouse equipment.
• Support all other capital project managers with execution of electrical scopes of work.
• Oversee engineering studies and manage installation contractors
• Update and Revise Tropicana Engineering Standards
• Assist the plant operations and maintenance team with troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering
• Must be located in Bradenton, FL or willing to relocate to Bradenton, FL for the duration of employment
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power transmission systems & utility infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support building strong internal and external relationships and effectively communicate your work product
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on schedule and budget adherence

Role Overview : Provide Electrical Engineering expertise for Tropicana Brands Group. This individual will support all manufacturing and warehouse sites within the Supply Chain Network.

Execute standalone capital projects that focus on electrical infrastructure upgrades and obsolescence. Assist other project managers (process, packaging, or building) with execution of electrical scopes of work.

Ideal Experience : The ideal candidate must have extensive experience working with medium voltage power 480V and 4160V or other medium voltage equivalents.

The individual must have practical hands-on experience with aged equipment, large facilities, and complex electrical infrastructure.

In addition to medium power systems, the best candidate will also possess some level of controls systems knowledge, with the ability to take on controls system projects for expansion or obsolescence.

Benefits Overview :

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance.

In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement.

TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.