
Electrical Controls Engineer
Gautier SteelJohnstown, PA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Electrical Controls Engineer Department: MaintenanceSupervisor: Maintenance ManagerSalary: Salary based on experienceJOB PURPOSEResponsible for designing, developing and maintaining control systems for electrical equipment and machinery, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), AC/DC Drives, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, etc… To ensure that the equipment and machinery operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY
- Provide technical support as required to ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized.
- Assist in commissioning capital equipment projects.
- Integrate common equipment controls best practices.
- Review equipment controls systems to ensure that the system meets all applicable safety standards.
- Review technical feasibility of projects and provide input to maintain the capital plan.
- Aid in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment.
- Participate in product development programs as required.
- Prepare/review documentation and drawings
- Drive continuous improvement.
- Understand electrical schematics
- Transformer inspections
- Infrared panel testing
- PLC and VFD drive troubleshooting, updating, programming, etc.… (knowledge of Siemens a plus)
- Operation and maintenance on overhead crane (AC and DC)
- Supervising projects while working hands on with team
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to troubleshoot both power wiring and controls
- Knowledge in 13.8 KV, 110v/220v, 480v, 2300v, 25 HZ etc... A/C power and working knowledge of 250 DC power.
- Knowledge of 13.8 KV to 120 VAC Breaker Maintenance and upgrades
- Electrical preventative maintenance knowledge
- Bachelor’s and Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Sound proficiency in process control applications and database systems.
- Knowledge on electrical design and safety standards for industrial machinery – IEC, IEEE, NEMA, CE.
| Education/ Required: 4 year post secondary education, or equivalent experience.Licensure/Credentials | Required: Technical Training/Schooling | |
| Experience | Required: 3 to 5 years electrical experience | |
| SpecialKnowledge/Skills | Required: Experienced |
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