Electrical Engineer

Emery Oleochemicals LLC•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Emery Oleochemicals is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support capital projects, plant reliability, and electrical/instrumentation systems across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable electrical infrastructure in a chemical processing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including classified areas
Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation
Exposure to medium voltage systems preferred
Experience in chemical or process manufacturing preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC/DCS systems
Understanding of process safety (PSM) and MOC
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate electrical scope during construction, commissioning, and project handover
Develop and review electrical designs (single-line diagrams, grounding plans, motor control schematics) in compliance with NEC
Perform electrical calculations to support system design and equipment selection
Generate and review loop drawings, instrument plans, and specification sheets
Partner with engineering consultants on power distribution systems for capital projects
Prepare design specifications and scopes for small to mid-size projects
Support Maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical/instrumentation issues
Participate in FAT, commissioning, and start-up activities
Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Recommend and ensure proper installation of electrical equipment
Maintain and improve site electrical standards