Electrical Engineer II

Evonik Industries • Mobile, AL

102d

About The Position

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred.
• Experience managing power distribution systems, including preventive maintenance and power quality assessments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, including Arc Flash protection and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to manage and oversee project budgets, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Experience with SCADA systems, power meters, and electronic/mechanical relay programming.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in supervising engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant and reliability engineering duties to maintain and improve site electrical distribution systems.
• Plan and coordinate electrical outages, including maintenance of switchgear and breakers.
• Execute equipment maintenance, documentation, inspections, analyses, and plant projects applying engineering principles.
• Coordinate activities between plant operations, maintenance planning, execution, and project teams.
• Conduct failure cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide electrical engineering support to remote sites, including safety, reliability, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Supervise electrical distribution maintenance contractors and develop strategic plans for future modifications and expansions.
• Maintain electrical distribution system documentation in an accessible electronic format.
• Serve as the site expert for electrical safety, including Arc Flash classifications, labeling, and safety documentation updates.
• Assist with maintenance and upgrades of the site's SCADA system (Energy Data Information System - EDIS).
• Program and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical relays and power meters.
• Provide training for instrument/electrical technicians on new electrical technologies and safety practices.
• Upgrade and maintain substation annunciator systems for improved equipment monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and manage electrical distribution system projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits

• Performance-based remuneration
• Occupational health benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees