Electrical Engineering Manager

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc•Castle Hayne, NC

3d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical engineering function at our Castle Hayne, NC manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of all electrical systems, instrumentation, and control infrastructure across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting capital projects, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and control systems (PLC/DCS)
Experience with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical manufacturing or PSM-regulated environments
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with reliability engineering practices and asset management systems
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or JD Edwards

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical engineers, E&I technicians, and contractors
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the electrical function
Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Oversee the design, maintenance, and reliability of all electrical distribution systems, motor controls, and instrumentation
Ensure maximum uptime and performance of plant electrical assets through effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime
Provide technical oversight for DCS, PLC, and control systems
Partner with operations, maintenance, and process engineering to optimize control strategies and improve process efficiency
Support cybersecurity and system integrity for industrial control systems
Lead electrical scope for capital projects from concept through commissioning
Develop specifications, review designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards
Manage contractors and vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
Oversee electrical & process control systems procurement
Manage electrical and process control systems critical spare equipment inventory
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and applicable environmental and process safety regulations
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs including MOC, PHA participation, and incident investigations
Champion electrical safety programs including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices
Support and maintain process control systems quality requirements to comply with ISO9002015
Identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements across plant systems
Utilize data and KPIs to drive performance improvements and cost optimization
Support plant-wide initiatives aligned with operational and financial goals