Facilities Electrical Engineer

SSAB•Muscatine, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for a variety of electrical maintenance, design, project management, and engineering functions plant-wide for electrical equipment including new equipment installation as well as existing substation and plant power distribution. Duties and responsibilities: Lead employees in following all SSAB safety regulations. Ensure that all company safety practices and procedures are adhered to and all employees are adequately trained to perform their various job assignments in a safe and efficient manner. Develop and enforce safety procedures and safe work practices to ensure the safety of employees and contractors in the performance of assigned work. Ensure that the area meets or exceeds all safety objectives, including JSA/SOPs, safety meetings, required monthly inspections, housekeeping and other safety deliverables to continually drive safety improvements Supervise and lead by example in following the company’s goals and values, enforcing policies and procedures, assist with recruiting, training, performance evaluations, employee skill development, discipline, retention and succession planning. Supervise and assist managing electrical distribution/Utility systems. Distribution systems include applicable transformers, breakers, air switches, load centers, reactors, rectifiers, pole mounted equipment, underground cabling, etc. Supervise and manage high voltage incoming to the plant. Work with electrical power supplier on incoming transmission lines, transformers, distribution systems, etc. Perform system studies to ensure proper coordination of system relays, monitor load flows and modify system components to avoid overloads. Explore and implement better technology, equipment and methods to reduce outages, equipment failures, operating costs and unsafe conditions. Plan, coordinate and perform all high/medium voltage distribution switching, transferring loads, paralleling services, etc., as required Create, maintain, and monitor high/medium voltage preventive maintenance program including oil sampling of large Transformers. Develop and manage various capital projects from conception to completion. Provide 24/7 maintenance response coverage for any Power Issues related to the operation of the SSAB Facility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in electrical or electronic engineering or a minimum of 10 years industry experience in electrical engineering and/or maintenance
Minimum of 10 years working with the electrical maintenance or design and engineering in industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience working with multiple contractors on medium to large sized projects
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, management and contractors
Mid to high-level computer skills; to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining composure and professionalism
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Regular and reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge in industrial schematics
Knowledge and experience with PTW Power Tools
Knowledge of Switchgear Maintenance and operation
Relay Programming software such as GE/Mulitlin and Schweitzer
10+ years of experience in production and maintenance processes within the steel industry

Responsibilities

Lead employees in following all SSAB safety regulations.
Ensure that all company safety practices and procedures are adhered to and all employees are adequately trained to perform their various job assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
Develop and enforce safety procedures and safe work practices to ensure the safety of employees and contractors in the performance of assigned work.
Ensure that the area meets or exceeds all safety objectives, including JSA/SOPs, safety meetings, required monthly inspections, housekeeping and other safety deliverables to continually drive safety improvements
Supervise and lead by example in following the company’s goals and values, enforcing policies and procedures, assist with recruiting, training, performance evaluations, employee skill development, discipline, retention and succession planning.
Supervise and assist managing electrical distribution/Utility systems.
Supervise and manage high voltage incoming to the plant.
Work with electrical power supplier on incoming transmission lines, transformers, distribution systems, etc.
Perform system studies to ensure proper coordination of system relays, monitor load flows and modify system components to avoid overloads.
Explore and implement better technology, equipment and methods to reduce outages, equipment failures, operating costs and unsafe conditions.
Plan, coordinate and perform all high/medium voltage distribution switching, transferring loads, paralleling services, etc., as required
Create, maintain, and monitor high/medium voltage preventive maintenance program including oil sampling of large Transformers.
Develop and manage various capital projects from conception to completion.
Provide 24/7 maintenance response coverage for any Power Issues related to the operation of the SSAB Facility.