Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

Novelis Newport Manufacturing Facility•Uhrichsville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Novelis Uhrichsville, OH team is seeking an Electrical Engineer! The person in this role will report to Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability and Automation (EMRA) Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of the Electrical Engineering function, such as design, maintenance, construction, and installation of equipment modifications. With the opportunity to work with every type of machinery that you can envision, you will develop effective solutions to problems arising with the plant equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, equivalent engineering degree
Min 5 - 10 yrs. of practicing electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment
Experience with AC and DC motor control, Medium and Low Voltage switchgear, and electrical control systems
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Desire to take initiative and develop a pro-active relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail
Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
Good digital literacy and experience with AutoCAD and or AutoCAD electrical
Must be able to use Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machine safety
Vendor and contractor management experience

Nice To Haves

Data analysis skills a plus

Responsibilities

Solve encounters centered around meeting production needs in the face of tight, frequently revised schedules and/or equipment failures, the start-up of new equipment, development of new products and processes.
Optimize equipment utilization and efficiency by applying the latest development in machine procedures, diagnostic equipment, and more reliable electrical components.
Develop practical solutions to repetitive equipment failure problems that contribute to the effectiveness of the maintenance effort.
Contribute engineering expertise to project work and selection of replacement or new equipment to help ensure consistency and standardization of components and ease of maintenance.
Ensure all equipment recommended, repaired, or modified meets all company and governmental safety and health rules and regulations to help ensure safety and wellbeing of employees.
Assist in the development of engineering or maintenance procedures and repair work to ensure they are safe, effective, and efficient. Expand, continually, knowledge of engineering and maintenance principals and practice.
Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.
Maintain all power distribution and primary power system management.