Electrical Reliability Engineer

First Quality • Anderson, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality Tissue SE, LLC is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer for their facility in Anderson, SC. This role involves specifying, designing, implementing, and maintaining power distribution systems for production equipment. The engineer will also train and assist Controls Technicians in complex problem-solving. The position requires adherence to safety rules, identification and correction of electrical hazards, and advanced understanding of the National Electrical Code. The engineer will lead and support internal teams, OEMs, vendors, and contractors in designing, installing, and starting up new equipment and process controls, including component selection, design approval, software assessments, and acceptance testing. They will also assist Production, Maintenance, and Engineering in meeting daily priorities and special projects. The role is responsible for specifying power distribution, protective relays, drives, motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, servo systems, instrumentation, and data collection/analysis software. The engineer will evaluate electrical equipment, perform high-level troubleshooting, and lead/assist in troubleshooting various systems. Proactive identification of opportunities to increase production performance and leading improvement projects are key. Complex program modifications in DCS, PLC, HMI, and servo controller logic are expected. The position also involves providing technical and operational training to the Controls team and other personnel, sharing knowledge, and coordinating training to enhance troubleshooting skills. Direction and assistance for off-shift/afterhours support will be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree program.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical engineering experience including advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation, including Power Distribution, Protective Relays, Grounding, Medium Voltage Drives, Coordinated Drives, AC Motors, Bonding, DCS, PLC, HMI, Robotics, and Servo Systems.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems
• Experience with system management such as backup/archiving and restoring.
• Experience of industrial control networks (OT networks) set up, security and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead complex electrical & control engineering projects $50k-$500k+.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, computer skills, reasoning, and mathematical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• A safety-oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, including CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD, and scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Knowledge of Eaton Switchgear and SEL Relays.

Responsibilities

• Observes OSHA and company safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
• Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others.
• Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Leads/supports internal Engineering, Maintenance, Production, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls.
• Assists Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
• Responsible for specifying, Power Distribution, Protective Relays, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo Systems, Instrumentation and Data collection and Analysis software, based on our companies’ specifications.
• Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
• Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problems.
• Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including Power Distribution, Protective Relays, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo systems and Robotics.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance.
• Initiates, leads, and oversees improvement projects through completion.
• Assesses, designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS, PLC, HMI, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system’s performance.
• Provides technical and operation training to Controls team, Production, Warehouse, and other personnel as needed.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills.
• Provides direction and assistance as necessary for off shift/afterhours support.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees