Electrical Reliability Engineer - EPD

Job DescriptionCareer Renew is recruiting for one of its clients an Electrical Reliability Engineer - EPD in Columbus, MS.

We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers and other absorbent personal care products.

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Plant Electrical Superintendent and is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects and directing the work of assigned technical associates to promote increased performance and reliability of machinery and equipment through failure analysis.

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results. Safety Certification in IP system required.

Work with operations and maintenance teams to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support achievement of reliability objectives, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives and capital projects execution.

Drive continuous improvement through positive influence, IP best practices, FMEA, and RCFA.

RCFA facilitation by leading a group to quickly and thoroughly identify and solve latent causes.

Responsible for ensuring projects are compliant with NFPA 70E safety requirements.

Responsible for all aspects of asset management for Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) equipment, including but not limited to:

TG protective relays, exciter, and control system

Emergency Power Supplies (UPS Systems)

Generator and System Grounding

Utility Tie

Load Shed Systems

Capacitor Banks

Switchgear Transformers

Power Cable Feeder Systems

Station and UPS Batteries

Grounding

Lightning Protection of Overhead Lines

Power System Studies

Drawings

Ride Through Protection

Actively participate in monthly IP EPD best practice calls.

Maintains current gap analysis against GMS requirements.

Provide EPD outage support for IP CMF mill.

Provide EPD outage support for other IP mills as needed.

Provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design support to the maintenance department and capital engineering department.

Support factory acceptance testing of EPD equipment.

Provides technical assistance and advice as necessary to aid in troubleshooting complex issues in manufacturing processes.

Responsible for management of mill infrared and ultrasonic inspections and corrective action planning of power distribution equipment.

Responsible for maintaining (5) Capital plan for EPD equipment.

Responsible for electrical transformer oil analysis testing program.

Monitor effectiveness of E&I predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials.

Rotate with other leaders to provide electrical Weekend Duty support.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum of three (3) years of electrical engineering experience

Power Distribution experience required

Strong computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications

Experience with ETAP power system modeling software is

Experience in the pulp and paper industry is

Excellent leadership skills

Proven commitment to safety and safety processes

Strong technical foundation in electrical engineering

High level of initiative and motivation

Strong communication skills (oral & written)

Able to work independently and excel with minimum supervision

Desire and ability to work as a team player

Desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental

Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Insurance