Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering design and support throughout the company in the areas of power, controls, and instrumentation.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees.

Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life / AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick / vacation / holiday
• 401k / Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$100k - $130k

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical system upgrades for plant additions and modifications at the company's manufacturing plants
• Provide technical training including Arc Flash safety and best practices to Plant Electricians and other technical personnel
• Advise and / or oversee major plant-level equipment repairs, maintenance projects, system upgrades, and capital improvements
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical engineering drawings and building permits for new plants and expansions
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Best Practice Specifications for new electrical equipment
• Assist in ensuring Best Practice Specification adherence during the design, equipment selection, and installation of Capital Projects
• Perform power system studies across various company facilities and maintain a database of completed studies
• Manage and direct contractors to safely perform work on plant sites during system upgrades, maintenance, and Capital Projects
• Update various site electrical drawings as identified and needed
• Assist Plant Operations teams and the Corporate Engineering Team as requested during cement plant major outages
• Support as necessary Plant and / or Corporate Engineers on capital improvement projects as assigned
• Assist with construction, project checkout, commissioning, and startup of new equipment systems
• Provide backup to the Senior Controls Engineer for the support of plant automation systems
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and data gathering as required in support of new equipment installation and upgrades
• Support plants with technical advice and by diagnosing and correcting electrical problems when requested

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cement or related manufacturing including 2 or more years in maintenance / plant engineering
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other locations as needed
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
• Must be able to work at heights and in restricted spaces
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment to access / inspect equipment

Preferred :

Knowledge of SAP and AutoCAD

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check.

Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration / clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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Location :

Jurupa Valley, CA, US, 92509

Job Req ID : 11583 Job Type : Salaried

Nearest Major Market : Riverside

Nearest Secondary Market : Los Angeles

Job Segment : Electrical Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing Engineer, Power Systems, Controls Engineer, Engineering, Energy