Facilities Electrical Engineer III

Siltronic•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Siltronic is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer III to identify, define, and resolve complex engineering issues related to electrical power distribution, life safety, and control systems. This role involves developing and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate risks to facility operations, reliability, and safety, ensuring compliance with engineering practices. The engineer will evaluate system performance, determine maintenance and replacement needs, and recommend preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include analyzing project alternatives, reviewing proposals, selecting equipment and vendors, and managing project milestones, technical and administrative aspects, planning, scheduling, and cost estimation.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
At least five years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and Siltronic-specific training.
Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, including 15kV, 4.16kV, and 480V three-phase electrical systems.
Knowledge of applicable electrical, safety, environmental, and building codes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SAP, and other engineering software applications.
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts through reports, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to sit / stand / walk / bend / twist / crouch / kneel / climb as required for various periods of time.
Ability to lift / carry / push / pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use office equipment, phones, laptop effectively for various amounts of time throughout the day.
Occasional work required in hazardous areas involving potentially dangerous electrical power, chemicals, and stored energy.
Ability to work inside and outside as needed in a non-climate or noise controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

A GS or PS license, or the ability to maintain the City of Portland Electrical Master Permit Program, is highly desirable.
Experience with life safety, control, and PLC-based systems that support manufacturing operations is preferred.
Familiarity with fire protection and facilities monitoring systems.
Expertise in electrical system design, maintenance, reliability, and power monitoring.
Experience mentoring apprentices and supporting the development of less experienced team members is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the electrical master permit program within the State of Oregon and the City of Portland.
Respond to City electrical inspectors’ remarks.
Utilize Easy Power electrical modeling software for protection setting evaluation, time current studies, arch flash calculations, and labeling.
Management of assets and maintenance schedules.
Ownership and control of specifications and drawings for electrical, life safety, and control systems.
Modify systems to improve process, reliability, and reduce sustaining costs.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, vendors, production and process decision makers, and maintenance and facilities personnel.
Monitor and report electrical power usage to main cost centers and report abnormal trends to user groups.
Provide data for budget and cost control processes.
Monitor, audit, and inspect electrical, life safety, and control systems.
Serve as Project Engineer/Manager for capital projects associated with electrical, LSS, and controls systems, including cost estimation, cost control, design, scope of work, construction management, reporting, and forecasting.
Act as a technical specialist and consultant for new methods, technologies, and solutions to complex problems.
Investigate power outage issues and serve as the point of contact with the utility provider.
Serve on the facilities energy management team, monitor energy with data loggers and metering, input into energy tracking tools, evaluate conservation opportunities, and report savings programs to management.
Plan, control, and execute engineering projects in accordance with acceptable engineering practices and plant engineering standards.
Demonstrate professional competence in the electrical discipline and technical knowledge in other engineering areas.
Prepare project proposals and requests for funding.
Prepare project specifications and scope of work for consultants and contractors.
Review and select vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Monitor and control project execution for cost, schedule, and performance.
Provide regular project reports/updates and forecasts to management.
Update preventative maintenance instructions as necessary.
Provide complete documentation for sustaining and projects, including preventative maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures, and spare parts.
Perform engineering calculations and analyze run data.
Coordinate activities of engineers and support teams.
Organize, direct, and control the efforts of engineering project teams with outside contractors.
Provide technical support to other engineering disciplines and maintenance staff.
Review vendor products.
Maintain electrical, controls, and LSS catalog library.