Plant Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Electrical Engineer

Location: Ottawa, IL

Job Type and Duration: Full Time, Direct Placement

Pay range: $80,000k - $90,000k

The Plant Electrical Engineer will perform a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of plant equipment.

The ideal candidate must be a PLC programmer who is a "hands on " troubleshooter (Omron & Allen/Bradley preferably) who can utilize AutoCAD software and is proficient in relay logic as well as PLC logic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate custom equipment installations, support maintenance, and provide documentation and review their activities to ensure compliance with code requirements.

Troubleshoot equipment as required, supervise critical repairs or replacements, preventative maintenance, and provide plans to increase equipment reliability.

Utilize AutoCAD software to help create, update, maintain, and translate electrical drawings.

Design, update, and improve upon existing and outdated electrical equipment and components.

Inspect completed installations, observe operations, and ensure conformance to intended design specifications.

Assist in reviewing new and existing equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Help prepare purchase specifications for components, materials, and equipment.

Observe and mentor Maintenance team members as necessary.

Investigate and review new vendor products and assist in prototyping new technology into our current plant methodology.

Assist in the development of capital projects for the purchase of new equipment, enhancement of existing equipment and major repairs to existing assets.

Make concerted efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.

Compile data and potential engineering changes to enhance the efficiency, throughput, and manpower requirements of existing equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with a minimum of five

(5) years' "hands on” experience in maintenance/plant electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment.

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum two (2) year associate's degree with at least 5-8 MS Office software and MS Excel in a functional level

Proficient in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Omron & A/B).

Pro-face & A/B HMI programming.

Relay logic & machine troubleshooting.

Proficient with A.C. and D.C. motors and controls of various voltages.

Hydraulics and Pneumatics are required. Steam systems would be a plus.

Proficient at reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics along with P&ID's.

Sharp attention to detail.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task.

Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

May be required to travel internationally on occasion.

Ability to read, write, & speak Japanese would be a plus, but not required for the position.Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.

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