Electrical Reliability Engineer

Domtar Products
Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical Reliability Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE)
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Industrial Manufacturing applications
  • Adherence to corporate, plant and industrial safety standards; designing safety into each project, and must consider safety aspects of every project design, implementation and installation
  • Willingness to adhere to plant and corporate design standards, mill procedures and policies
  • Experience in Motor Controls (480V, 2300V)
  • Experience with AC Adjustable Frequency Drives
  • Experience with Programmable Controllers
  • Experience with Power Distribution (12470V and Down)
  • Experience with Contractor Supervision, shutdown planning and execution
  • Experience in Electrical Design
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code
  • Experience Specifying process instrumentation and control valves
  • Able to engineer multiple projects as well as coordinate the field installation and start-up on large and small projects up to approximately $15,000,000
  • Electrical troubleshooting skill and experience
  • Willing and able to respond to after-hours emergencies on an on-call basis
  • Assertive, energetic, good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able and willing to work with production, maintenance, and construction crafts to assemble project scopes and execution plans
  • Willing and eager to learn new skills as technology changes

Nice To Haves

  • Pulp and paper process control experience
  • Experience with High voltage power distribution and utility pole installation and design
  • Pulp and Paper Project Management experience
  • Knowledge of GE Magneblast and Power-Vac Switchgear
  • Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC500, Control Logix Programmable Controllers
  • Knowledge of ABB Distributed Control Systems
  • Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office, MS Project and AutoCAD Software
  • Knowledge of High and Medium Voltage Switchgear
  • Knowledge of ABB DC and AC drives, AB Power Flex 700 drives
  • Knowledge of Rosemount Instrumentation
  • Knowledge of Fisher Control Valves, other Automatic Valves

Responsibilities

  • Design engineering and project management for electrical/systems
  • Provides electrical support for mechanical/process projects
  • DCS hardware maintenance assistance
  • DCS software development and revisions
  • Management of contractors
  • Participation in engineering systems and workflow improvements
  • Developing specifications, scoping and cost estimates for electrical projects
  • Provide troubleshooting and problem resolution of electrical systems
  • Project management for large and small projects, up to $15 million
  • Responsible for all phases of project work including problem definition, opportunity validation, solution development, economic justification, risk assessment, detailed engineering, developing electrical drawings via AutoCad, contractor management, cost control, scheduling, and start up as well as results verification
  • Responsible for design safety, process safety, contractor safety, and safety during start-up
  • Leading project teams consisting of operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors
  • Assisting the Maintenance Department in maintaining all equipment throughout the mill

Benefits

  • competitive wages
  • medical
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • pension plan
  • paid vacations/holidays
  • employer supported development
  • continuing education
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