Electrical Project Manager
About The Position
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, operating in 40 countries and delivering solutions for in-demand and fast-growing industries. The company is committed to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability. Greif packages life's essentials and aims to be the advantage that helps customers win. This role involves designing, communicating, and implementing plans for engineering projects, including the development and design of new equipment or the modification and improvement of existing equipment. Responsibilities span concept design, cost estimation, material and equipment specification, supplier selection, project team leadership, and coordination of project activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology (or equivalent)
- 4-8 years of experience
- Broad knowledge of engineering, including new product development, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and component design, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Strong project management, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments involving a variety of engineering disciplines.
- Ability to perform accurate cost estimation.
- Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
- Electrical and controls system design experience
- PLC, HMI, VFD and industrial network architecture knowledge and experience
- Extensive experience configuring and programming PLC’s, motor controls, and electrical protection
- Extensive electromechanical trouble shooting experience.
- Solid mechanical experience relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Application of engineering best practices for reliability, maintainability, and safety
- Machine safety and applicable industry standards (NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849, etc.)
- Development of complete electrical drawing packages and documentation
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
Nice To Haves
- PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.
Responsibilities
- Designs, communicates, and implements plans for engineering projects.
- Evaluates current processes and identifies constraints and potential design optimization opportunities to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Partners with consultants and internal engineering colleagues to prepare project drawings and specifications for engineering projects.
- Interfaces and coordinates with outside contractors, tracks proposals, and manages project expenditures.
- Performs cost analyses, calculates estimated project costs, and prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
- Develop detailed machine electrical layouts and project schedules.
- Applies expertise to analyze and solve complex problems where precedent may not exist.
- Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
- Often leads the work of small project teams and may formally train junior engineering colleagues.
- Integrates safety into all design specifications by ensuring effective guarding and safety systems are in place and fostering a culture of safe work habits and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive core benefits
- Paid time off
- A range of local benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
