Electrical Controls Engineer II

Johns Manville•Spartanburg, SC

75d

About The Position

The Electrical/Controls Engineer II will provide support to our manufacturing operations to ensure the plant is meeting operational and financial goals. This role will be responsible for evaluating current and future needs for the asset management of plant equipment. This position includes performing unplanned, planned, preventative, predictive and corrective electrical maintenance to core process and auxiliary equipment in a continuous process manufacturing plant. Support the electrical infrastructure, electrical safety, energy management, troubleshoot technical electrical issues, capital project development, project implementation and training site maintenance technicians. This position will report directly to the Plant Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
Practical experience in Allen-Bradley AC variable speed drives.
Experience in maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of PLC systems.
Solid knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
Experience with Industrial Database systems (WonderWare).
Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to basic project and process engineering problems.
Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace -- arc flash energy and shock hazards.
Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Experience in electrical power distribution, equipment, protection and sizing
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
Proficient in computer applications and analysis of process data.
CAD (AutoCAD) experience and ability to read and interpret electrical and control drawings
Ability to visually inspect and troubleshoot electrical/process control systems
Ability to be physically mobile throughout the Spunbond Process (stairs, heat, noise)
Ability to safety lift material weights up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel periodically, domestically and internationally.
Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments.
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing a plus.
Experience in Sieman variable speed drives / European control schemes a plus
Knowledge of Siemens PLCs.
Experience in VMWare.
Knowledge of Servers and Thin Clients technology
Six Sigma Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Ability to lead and perform electrical engineering for all aspects of projects with limited guidance.
Assist with design, integration, installation, and support of manufacturing equipment, control systems, and data acquisition systems. This includes new installations and existing equipment/system upgrades.
Modify electrical control circuits and PLC/HMI programs.
Work with the maintenance team in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, control systems, and data acquisition breakdowns.
Partner with Health, Safety, and Environmental team to ensure compliance with standards, practices, and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
Responsible for maintenance and upgrades for site electrical infrastructure and power distribution.
Prepares and reviews project technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes.
Ensure designs are implemented with accurate consideration for power management, process data collection systems interfaces, etc.
Determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans
Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes.
Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.
Systems analysis and troubleshooting.
Development of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
Maintenance planning and scheduling support.
Develop and lead plant expense and capital projects as required
Six Sigma, SPC, Lean, 5S, and TPM applications, sponsorship, and team development.
Compliance with all safety/environmental standards, and promotion of safe work practices.
Respond to maintenance issues with equipment and control systems in support of a 24/7 operation.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees.
Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.