Power and Controls Manager, Decatur

Primient•Decatur, IL

10d•$130,860 - $163,575

About The Position

The Power and Controls Manager oversees all electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls within the corn wet milling facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure, supports production goals, and leads a team of electricians and technicians. This person will drive preventive maintenance, compliance with regulatory standards, planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing.
Required strong knowledge of power distribution, PLC programming, and instrumentation.
Leadership and team development skills.
Familiarity with reliability practices (RCAS, 5 WHY, Fishbone)
Knowledge in automation principles
Knowledge of CMMS systems, preferable SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in projects, maintenance, assembly, commissioning, and startup (preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license (optional).
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certification.
PLC/DCS programming certifications.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management of 25 -30 employees.
Supervise and develop electrical maintenance team members.
Schedule and prioritize electrical work orders to minimize downtime.
Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Electrical Systems Management Develop, implement and audit the electrical planning landscape
Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems (motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear).
Oversee instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
Ensure reliability of power distribution and backup systems.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop and implement electrical PM programs.
Utilize predictive tools (infrared thermography, motor testing) to prevent failures.
Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
Lead electrical safety training for staff.
Manage electrical aspects of capital projects and plant upgrades.
Collaborate with engineering on design and installation of new equipment.
Budget & Inventory Control electrical maintenance budget.
Manage spare parts inventory for critical electrical components.
Size electrical circuits, cables, lighting, protection, and telephony systems.
Act as equipment inspector to certify electrical and automation equipment according to project requirements.
Manage electrical and automation tasks as needed.
Commission, test, and start up electrical equipment, automation systems, and instruments.
Apply knowledge of automation technology related to logic controllers, communication networks, and control systems at the maintenance level.
Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance areas.
Apply tools in maintenance tasks such as MOC, PSSRs, commissioning, and startup, as well as follow corporate requirements.
Participate and coordinate with the Power & Control group, electrical engineering and capital project teams.
Available 24/7, nights and weekends as needed to respond to plant emergencies.