Electrical & Controls Engineer – Utilities
About The Position
Mitsubishi Films America is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to strengthen the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical and automation systems supporting Utilities and Wastewater operations at its Greer, South Carolina plant. The role combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with equipment modernization, infrastructure improvements, and project work. It works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and the wastewater operations team. Industrial electrical distribution expertise is especially valuable. Controls work primarily involves troubleshooting existing systems, with programming changes and upgrades as needed. The engineer supports low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution, industrial automation, utility equipment, wastewater equipment, process instrumentation, energy management, and maintenance readiness. The role includes coordinating contractors, vendors, and energy providers; identifying and implementing equipment improvements; supporting maintenance planning and spare-parts readiness; and performing work in accordance with site safety expectations and applicable environmental requirements. After-hours availability to receive and respond to equipment-issue calls, including nights and weekends as needed, is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military technical training and experience relevant to the position.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Practical PLC and controls troubleshooting skills, including navigating existing programs, diagnosing faults, and making appropriate modifications.
- Familiarity with Rockwell PLC-5, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk Studio ME, HMIs, VFDs, and networks such as Modbus, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.
- Experience supporting industrial utility equipment and process instrumentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees from the shop floor to senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using a computerized maintenance management system.
- Availability to receive and respond to calls outside normal working hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Six years of relevant engineering experience is preferred, particularly in industrial utilities, facilities, plant engineering, or production maintenance.
- SAP experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve maintenance programs for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, including switchgear and motor control centers serving 13.2 kV, 2,400 V, and 480 V equipment.
- Coordinate third-party arc flash analyses as required.
- Work with engineers, technicians, mechanics, and operators to troubleshoot electrical and controls issues, determine root causes, and implement lasting improvements.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and upgrade PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and associated communications networks.
- Provide electrical and controls support for boilers, compressed air and drying systems, thermal fluid systems, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, pumps, UPS systems, and emergency generators.
- Troubleshoot wastewater instrumentation, small PLC systems, motors, pumps, and agitators in collaboration with the wastewater operations team.
- Specify and troubleshoot process instruments, develop calibration and verification procedures, and improve maintenance plans for electrical and controls equipment.
- Identify, justify, and implement capital and departmental projects addressing equipment obsolescence, reliability, and cost-effective upgrades.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and energy providers.
- Support the Energy Management System, prepare monthly energy reports, and maintain Rockwell software licenses.
- Identify critical spare parts, create purchase requisitions for parts and services, and work with maintenance planners to maintain accurate equipment bills of materials.
- Perform maintenance and improvement activities in accordance with site safety expectations and applicable environmental requirements.
- Provide after-hours support for equipment issues, including responding to calls at night and on weekends as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
