Electrical Engineer – Plant Reliability & Automation

Great Bay Staffing Group•Ashland, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A global packaging manufacturing leader near Richmond, VA is looking for an Electrical Engineer to anchor plant reliability and automation across a high-speed production facility. This role puts you at the center of uptime, performance, and continuous improvement — working hands-on with the systems that keep operations running. If you have a background in industrial electrical engineering and thrive in a manufacturing environment, this is a high-impact position with room to make your mark.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, or a related field
2–5+ years of electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and industrial automation
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex industrial environments
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
Familiarity with reliability methodologies, predictive maintenance tools, and maintenance workflows
Solid communication skills with the ability to work across maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to electrical standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in packaging, pulp & paper, or other high-speed process industries strongly preferred
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on electrical engineering support to daily plant operations, keeping production safe and efficient
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and automation issues affecting uptime and performance
Support and optimize PLCs, motor control centers, drives, instrumentation, DCS platforms, and industrial networks
Partner with maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive solutions
Participate in predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring and reliability initiatives
Contribute to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements across the facility
Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and contractors on installations, commissioning, and technical problem-solving
Maintain electrical documentation including schematics, system configurations, and equipment history
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational performance