Electrical Engineer- Power

Logan Aluminum • Russellville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer will define and either directly manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects as directed by the strategic plan and plant leadership. This role involves participating in reliability improvement teams and providing pro-active direction on optimizing existing equipment to support aluminum casting, rolling, and finishing processes. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring appropriate Preventative Maintenance (PM) is implemented and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies are utilized to ensure the reliable operation of the facility's high and medium voltage power distribution system. Additionally, the engineer will participate in expansion project teams to review and provide guidance on current and future expansion activities regarding power distribution needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with medium and high voltage power systems, including Plant Power Distribution, Switchgear, and Transformers.
• Ability to sit 3, stand 3 and walk 2 hours daily.
• Ability to stoop, climb, kneel and use ladders or stairs daily.
• Ability to lift no more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to use computer & telephone daily.
• Ability to work on unlevel, unstable, and slippery surfaces.
• Good vision, hearing & speaking abilities necessary.
• Must read, write, measure, draw conclusions, create methods, conduct research, develop plans, direct & evaluate others and do difficult math.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, at a desk or in a control room daily.
• Familiarity with chemicals, vibration, extreme heat & cold, dust, dirt, fumes and noise.
• Knowledge of electrical process theory combined with team-based organizational management techniques.
• Ability to think independently but work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Selection
• Operation and Control
• Operations Analysis
• Programming
• Troubleshooting
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Systems Analysis
• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management
• Independent thinking
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations
• Internet
• Databases
• AutoCAD
• Eplan

Nice To Haves

• Experience with protective relaying is preferred.
• Previous industrial co-op experience is preferred.
• Hands on experience in maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects.
• Participate in reliability improvement teams.
• Provide pro-active direction on optimizing existing equipment.
• Ensure appropriate PMs are implemented and PdM technologies are utilized for the power distribution system.
• Participate in expansion project teams to review and provide guidance on power distribution needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior