Electrical & Controls Engineer – Utilities

Mitsubishi Chemical Group•Greer, SC

2d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to strengthen the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical and automation systems supporting Utilities and Wastewater operations at Mitsubishi Films America in Greer, South Carolina. The role applies electrical expertise to troubleshoot equipment, guide upgrades, and improve infrastructure while working closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. Industrial electrical distribution 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, and process instrumentation. The position also includes equipment improvement projects, energy-management support, maintenance readiness, and compliance with site safety expectations and applicable environmental requirements. Direct wastewater process experience is not required; the role provides electrical, instrumentation, and controls support alongside a dedicated wastewater operations team. The position includes after-hours support for equipment issues. Availability to receive and respond to calls outside normal working hours, including nights and weekends as needed, is expected. The salary range is $95,000–$120,000, subject to factors including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, market and business considerations, and possible geographic adjustment for approved work outside the listed location.

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 and 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, with a background in industrial utilities, facilities, plant engineering, or production maintenance.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve maintenance programs for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, including switchgear and motor control centers supporting 13.2 kV, 2,400 V, and 480 V equipment; coordinate third-party arc flash analyses as required.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, mechanics, and operators to troubleshoot electrical and controls issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting improvements.
Maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and upgrade PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and associated communication networks, including Rockwell PLC-5, ControlLogix, and FactoryTalk systems.
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 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 receiving and responding to calls at night and on weekends as needed.