Supervisor of Electrcial Engineering

Triumph Foods, L.L.C.•St. Joseph, MO

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and executes the activities of the electrical function, including buildings and equipment, related to capital expenditure projects and technology integration, under the guidance of the Director of Engineering. Coordinates work needed to perform capex projects, as it relates to power feeds, field wiring for controls, and contributes to the planning of the plant’s primary electrical services. Establishes good lines of communication between maintenance, plant operations, and the electrical department. Helps develop, implement, and execute department procedures for electrical work, tool inventory, stock, and job-specific materials. Encourage good work habits and promote safety. Assist in developing a competent staff capable of meeting job requirements. Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, manage on-site projects during implementation and execution to meet scope and objectives. Plan, develop, and provide the expertise in implementing and achieving efficient utilization of the workforce and plant facilities to achieve specific quality standards safely and efficiently. Assist and support the Director of Engineering in all aspects of the engineering department. Help develop and manage plant standards for electrical work. Encourage and promote safety.

Requirements

Must have at least a High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of electrical field experience.
Working understanding of electrical installation and engineering.
Ability to comply with food safety and GMPs, as well as the NEC and other applicable codes and standards.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior and executive leadership, maintenance supervisors, operations staff, and suppliers.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must effectively communicate with USDA, OSHA, production, and management personnel.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written, and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs, including Microsoft Office tools and AutoCAD that are or will be made available.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing facility, especially in the meatpacking or similar industry, is preferred.
A degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar, is also preferred.
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) experience is preferred.
Master Electrician License preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, install, maintain, repair, or replace electrical equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project drawings.
Required to train/in-service employees on equipment usage and methods as necessary.
Using standard and specialty electrical test equipment, tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency, with an eye on continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and mentorship to maintenance electrician staff on major or repeat failures.
Oversee the work of other electricians.
Plan and install power supply wiring and controls, field wiring, and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and other industrial machinery, per project drawings and direction of the Director of Engineering.
Provide timely and accurate performance information on all aspects of the operations at the plant within the area of responsibility.
Installation of conduit (RAC & EMT), cable tray raceways, equipment enclosures, and required wire/cabling.
Assist in the procurement of fixtures, fittings, or components for use in special projects or the repair or installation of equipment.
Assist in the development of standards, processes, and designs related to electrical and controls.
Develop a collaborative relationship with others within and outside of the Engineering department, with whom you must maintain good rapport to accomplish your job successfully.