Plant Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Plant Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Plant Electrical Engineer will oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure safety and efficiency. This role involves troubleshooting issues, testing existing equipment, and determining if components need upgrades or replacements. Duties include inspecting switches, motors, panel boards, and other industrial electrical system parts, examining root causes for system failures, and deciding on temporary or permanent equipment repairs. Extensive knowledge of electrical components and codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues to determine root causes and make decisions on temporary or permanent solutions.
• Assist with projects involving expansions and improvements, including writing project approvals, merit calculations, equipment specifications, and overseeing installation, start-up, and debugging of equipment.
• Manage plant utilities, monitor usage, and implement methods to reduce costs.
• Consult with utility experts to determine appropriate replacement and preventative maintenance.
• Research and recommend cost-saving programs available through utility providers and other sources.
• Design and specify new equipment and modifications for existing equipment.
• Specify spare parts for new and existing equipment to minimize the amount of stock needed on hand.
• Observe safety procedures and comply with electrical codes.
• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lighting, and wiring.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering
• Process improvement
• HVAC
• Plant engineering
• Plant maintenance
• Project management
• Process engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 2+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment responsible for plant engineering
• Ability to understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints or schematics
• Experience working with maintenance/trades work and/or supervising outside trades contractors
• Practical knowledge of NEC, state, and local electrical codes and regulations
• Experience with supervising the installation of new equipment

Work Environment

This position is in an industrial/manufacturing environment where adherence to safety procedures and compliance with electrical codes are critical. The role requires a practical understanding of technical documents and may involve supervising outside trades contractors.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ligonier,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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