Electrical Engineer

JM Huber Corporation•Broken Bow, OK

About The Position

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems. Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com. Position Summary Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering: Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for plant purposes. Design, develop and manage electrical engineering projects. Provide electrical engineering support for design, utilization and operation issues, electrical/instrumentation systems, and site facilities. Plans, organizes and initiates capital and repair projects. Implements projects from concept, design, and construction through start-up, written procedures, training and operation.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
5 years of Electrical Engineering Experience
Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, “hands-on” approach to work, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Correctly estimate and ensure correct construction by creating electrical designs producing drawings required for installation or modification of plant processes and structures.
Write the justification for Electrical projects and process through required channels. Initiates and carries out studies, then makes recommendations for changes in operating procedures and/or process equipment to improve efficiency and safety and to eliminate down time.
Initiate, propose and implement both capital and repair projects after determining their economic and technical justification.
Provide the Electrical engineering service necessary for manufacturing operations, mechanical systems, and plant facilities.
Plan, design, procure, and oversee installation of equipment needed to complete approved projects.
Keep plant operating efficiently by assisting maintenance and/or production with operation challenges.
Produce complete projects within budget by preparing project cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor.
PLC and HMI programming to complete projects as needed.
Complete projects in timely manner by tracking and developing construction schedules and plans, and requisitioning certified contract labor.
Select best-suited process equipment for applications by meeting with vendors, running trials and staying current on new technology.
Ensure proposed projects adequate ROI by assisting management in making an informed decision through submitting written proposals which include a description of the work to be completed, accurate cost estimates for both material and labor, C.A.D. generated design drawings and specifications, justifications for expenditures, and a evaluation of economic factors.
Secure the availability of proper equipment, materials, and qualified contract labor for projects by developing and submitting timely requisitions for procurement.