Electrical Designer

Progressive Recovery, Inc.•Dupo, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Designers create and design the electrical systems and electrical diagrams needed to operate PRI systems equipment. This is a critical role for the company; this position ensures proper electrical design of the system to make sure it works as designed and meets functional and customer driven specifications.

Requirements

Certificate or equivalent education/experience in electrical design or electrical automation technology
Demonstrated aptitude for working with electro-mechanical systems such as pumps, piping, pneumatics, PLC’s, liquid level controls, etc.; Strong understanding of electrical schematics and PLC’s.
Demonstrated knowledge of PLC controls
Previous experience with Safety procedures such as lockout/tagout, arc flash protection, and confined space entry
Experience writing reports and reviewing project files
Strong communication skills; ability to perform in pressure situations; ability to be flexible
Able to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team, all with a high degree of professionalism
Maneuver heavy equipment, up to 50lbs of lifting required
Hands on experience with fabrication and service of large process equipment
Advanced understanding of process flow schematics, P&ID’s, electrical and mechanical schematics.
Safe operation of hand and power tools

Responsibilities

Design panel layout and other electrical submission drawings for client approval and to ensure PRI equipment operates as intended
Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, plus all other departments in Manufacturing
Ensure that electrical installations comply with Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations and Intrinsically Safe electrical requirements per the National Electric Code
Review electrical drawings and bill of materials required to assemble panels
Install, pipe, and wire industrial control panels, piping interconnects, and cable raceways
Cut openings, mount parts, drill/tap holes as needed
Install all necessary cables and wires to their proper connections inside the enclosures and device end-point terminations
Test and troubleshoot completed systems and make necessary corrections
Record data and write reports to provide feedback to engineering on future design improvement ideas
Understand the operation of all equipment to ensure proper assembly and operation
Provide assistance to other areas of Manufacturing as needed
Some travel to customer sites to support field service requests