Electrical Engineering & Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Neil Jones Food Company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Maintenance Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems and major utilities across the plant. This position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical infrastructure, including substations, Solar (PV + BESS) Systems, main electrical distribution boards, circuit breakers, grounding systems, and electrical controls for both Industrial Processing and Pouch Operations. The role collaborates with department managers and supervisors in the installation and/or construction activities related to capital and technical projects in a plant setting. This leader will also manage automation platforms (SCADA, Ignition) and network systems, driving continuous improvement in plant reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with food industry standards, at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s degree preferred), or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- 7+ years’ experience managing engineering and maintenance projects in processing manufacturing operations; union environment preferred.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) & ISA Certified Automation Professional desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- union environment experience
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional
- bilingual English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Manage the operation, maintenance, and reliability of substations, solar (PV + BESS) systems, transformers, and Main Electrical distribution boards, and main circuit boards to ensure continuous power supply.
- Oversee electrical systems for boilers, cooling towers, and water systems, while implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, Ignition HMI platforms, and industrial network systems to ensure reliable plant automation and connectivity.
- Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and food industry electrical standards, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead electrical upgrade projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with plant.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- 10 paid vacation days
- 9 paid holidays
- separate sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
