Electrical Engineer - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide electrical engineering technical support in the day-to-day operation and longer-term improvement of a protein production facility that produces a diversified line of food ingredients. This includes using technical knowledge for design, installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment, with an emphasis on safety and reliability, in a manner that meets internal customer needs. Also provide coaching and guidance to other ADM colleagues and partner effectively at multiple levels of the organization.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent with 2+ years of significant engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility
• Personal value and commitment to safety demonstrated in all aspects of work
• Strong engineering knowledge including but not limited to industrial electrical systems (ranging from low to very high voltage power distribution systems), National Electrical Code and exposure to process controls.
• Ability to read and decipher regulations and industry codes and explain requirements to others
• Help prepare project cost estimates, prepare documents for authorization for expenditure, and implement elements of electrical upgrade project.
• Organizational skills, as well as excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to accomplish results by working effectively with others and willingness and ability to work in all plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces)
• Hands-on approach to work
• Ability to respond quickly to changing requirements and capability to work in hot and cold temperatures

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of power generation systems and equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineer for the plant supporting electrical equipment reliability through IR scans, trip testing, electrical failures, switch gear maintenance and as a resource working with Maintenance department Reliability Engineers.
• Build a pipeline of complex electrical improvement needed to support operations and increase reliability.
• Communicate and evaluate job scope against best practice with process and project engineers during project scope development.
• Audit and create recommendations for preventative and predictive maintenance improvements for all electrical infrastructural components including but not limited to transformers, mains, sub mains, MCC buckets.
• Oversee 3rd party electrical contractors by setting schedules for inspections, cleaning, and repair tasks.
• Review all PdMA data collection and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Monitor all UPS / battery backup systems PM activities, and upgrade system as needed to increase reliability.
• Document all transformer oil status and include results in Maximo.
• Support all electrical and instrument PM programs.

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

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