Electrical Engineer

Twin Rivers Paper Company•Potsdam, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Twin Rivers Paper Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to directly drive productivity by maximizing equipment reliability and optimizing automation systems, reduce equipment downtime, and ensure safety compliance. This role involves monitoring and assessing machinery for early indicators of electrical failure, ensuring electrical safety and regulatory compliance, leading and managing maintenance and capital projects, and troubleshooting complex electrical issues. The Electrical Engineer will provide critical technical leadership, mentorship, and development support for electricians, strengthening the overall reliability and capability of the maintenance organization. This position will also serve as a backup for Process Control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills for complex electrical and process issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), MS Project, and AutoCAD.
Strong PLC programming and industrial drives experience.
Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess machinery for early indicators of electrical failure.
Ensure electrical safety and regulatory compliance.
Lead and manage maintenance and capital projects effectively.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical related issues.
Provide critical technical leadership, mentorship, and development support for electricians.
Develop or review electrical cost estimates and designs for Engineering projects ensuring applicable codes and requirements are met.
Manage assigned capital and operational improvement projects to ensure they meet objectives.
Support operational and maintenance needs in areas of consultation and troubleshooting priorities.
Manage the LOTO program for new processes and equipment.
Maintain the current LOTO program and procedures.
Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications.
Confirm system’s components and capabilities by designing testing methods and testing properties.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensure thorough familiarity with and conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
Develop and implement processes that will improve productivity and reduce costs in the overall manufacturing process.
Work with property insurance carrier(s) to ensure processes and suggestions are implemented and on-going.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned by management.