Electrical Reliability Engineer - EPD
About The Position
This position reports to the Plant Electrical Superintendent and is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and directing the work of assigned technical associates to promote increased performance and reliability of machinery and equipment through failure analysis. Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results. Safety Certification in IP system required. Work with operations and maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution. Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, IP best practices, FMEA, and RCFA. RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes. Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with NFPA 70E safety requirements. Responsible for all aspects of asset management for Electrical Power Distribution (EPD)equipment, including but not limited to: TG protective relays, exciter, and control system Emergency Power Supplies (UPS Systems) Generator and System Grounding Utility Tie Load Shed Systems Capacitor Banks Switchgear Transformers Power Cable Feeder Systems Station and UPS Batteries Grounding Lightning Protection of Overhead Lines Power System Studies Drawings Ride Through Protection Actively participate in monthly IP EPD best practice calls. Maintains current gap analysis against GMS requirements. Provide EPD outage support for IP CMF mill. Provide EPD outage support for other IP mills as needed. Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the maintenance department and capital engineering department. Support factory acceptance testing of EPD equipment. Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes. Responsible for management of mill infrared and ultrasonic inspections and corrective action planning of power distribution equipment. Responsible for maintaining (5) Capital plan for EPD equipment. Responsible for electrical transformer oil analysis testing program. Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials. Rotate with other leaders to provide electrical Weekend Duty support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
- Power Distribution experience required
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications
- Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
- Strong technical foundation in electrical engineering
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Strong communication skills (oral & written)
- Able to work independently and excel with minimum supervision
- Desire and ability to work as a team player
- Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ETAP power system modeling software is preferred
- Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
- Excellent leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
- Work with operations and maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution.
- Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, IP best practices, FMEA, and RCFA.
- RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes.
- Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with NFPA 70E safety requirements.
- Responsible for all aspects of asset management for Electrical Power Distribution (EPD)equipment
- Actively participate in monthly IP EPD best practice calls.
- Maintains current gap analysis against GMS requirements.
- Provide EPD outage support for IP CMF mill.
- Provide EPD outage support for other IP mills as needed.
- Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the maintenance department and capital engineering department.
- Support factory acceptance testing of EPD equipment.
- Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes.
- Responsible for management of mill infrared and ultrasonic inspections and corrective action planning of power distribution equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining (5) Capital plan for EPD equipment.
- Responsible for electrical transformer oil analysis testing program.
- Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
- Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.
- Rotate with other leaders to provide electrical Weekend Duty support.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
