Project Engineering Manager – Electrical Control Systems

WE Soda • Green River, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here! WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation, or related technical field; and 5+ years relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams required.
• Knowledge of industrial power distribution and applicable codes (NEC, IEEE, MSHA).
• Working understanding of OT/IT security principles and ability to partner effectively with an IT organization.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and goal-oriented; proficient in project sequencing, planning, and execution.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software; SAP preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of project management and/or controls engineering experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g., Foxboro, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and industrial network architecture preferred.
• Experience leading control-system migrations or upgrades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a value, including oversight of safety for direct reports and contractors.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Electrical and Process Controls engineering team, including growth and development of talent.
• Lead electrical engineering and project delivery across site power distribution (34.5kV through 120/240V), power plant, steam, and cogeneration systems.
• Own the engineering strategy, standards, and lifecycle roadmap for process control and automation systems – Foxboro and Siemens DCS, PI/Historian, and associated PLC/SCADA platforms.
• Direct execution of capital projects across the full lifecycle – planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations support.
• Ensure projects and designs comply with process safety, ergonomics, MOC, MSHA, OSHA, ISO, NEC, IEEE, the Capital Deployment Process (CDP), and applicable codes and standards.
• Lead engineering and process standards development and QA/QC of technical and construction work packages.
• Support short- and long-term technical planning, capital asset planning, and overall capital planning.
• Lead and prioritize capital projects within the team to optimize execution, capital efficiency, and reliability across the production units.
• Manage safety performance within the team, including safety meetings, focus, and training.
• Lead the migration of legacy Sixnet platforms to Siemens and Procidia – defining scope, sequencing, cutover, and commissioning to minimize production risk.
• Oversee process control engineering and optimization, including PI/Historian administration, control strategy, and tuning.
• Provide technical leadership for power-distribution and wellfield/solution-mining SCADA systems and load-shed schemes.
• Review design, drawing, and specification documents for capital efficiency and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Manage contractors and external engineering/construction firms across in-house and EPC delivery.
• Develop internal talent through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
• Assist in resolving conflicts, employee issues, and safety concerns to optimize engagement.
• Identify and define IT requirements for each capital project (network, servers, data, access, security) early in planning.
• Coordinate with IT so OT-to-IT work is sequenced, integrated, and validated, and so changes do not compromise process safety or availability.
• Support IT-led activities on the OT network – segmentation, secure remote access, patching, and backup/recovery – by providing control-system expertise and scheduling around production.
• Support ISO efforts as required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level