Electrical Engineer

About the position

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries. The position involves researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering. Responsibilities include designing electrical equipment, managing electrical engineering projects, and providing support for design, utilization, and operation issues related to electrical/instrumentation systems and site facilities. The role also includes planning, organizing, and initiating capital and repair projects, implementing projects from concept through start-up, and developing written procedures and training for operation.

Responsibilities

• Correctly estimate and ensure correct construction by creating electrical designs producing drawings required for installation or modification of plant processes and structures.
• Write the justification for Electrical projects and process through required channels.
• Initiates and carries out studies, then makes recommendations for changes in operating procedures and/or process equipment to improve efficiency and safety and to eliminate down time.
• Initiate, propose and implement both capital and repair projects after determining their economic and technical justification.
• Provide the Electrical engineering service necessary for manufacturing operations, mechanical systems, and plant facilities.
• Plan, design, procure, and oversee installation of equipment needed to complete approved projects.
• Keep plant operating efficiently by assisting maintenance and/or production with operation challenges.
• Produce complete projects within budget by preparing project cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor.
• PLC and Hmi programming to complete projects as needed.
• Complete projects in timely manner by tracking and developing construction schedules and plans, and requisitioning certified contract labor.
• Select best-suited process equipment for applications by meeting with vendors, running trials and staying current on new technology.
• Ensure proposed projects adequate ROI by assisting management in making an informed decision through submitting written proposals which include a description of the work to be completed, accurate cost estimates for both material and labor, C.A.D. generated design drawings and specifications, justifications for expenditures, and a evaluation of economic factors.
• Secure the availability of proper equipment, materials, and qualified contract labor for projects by developing and submitting timely requisitions for procurement.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0-5 years of Electrical Engineering Experience
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, 'hands-on' approach to work, and willingness to learn.