Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

The Senior Staff Engineer will travel to various PCA locations to support projects across the organization, both in manufacturing plants and paper mills. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, 5+ years in industrial paper and/or corrugating , or design engineering environment. This is a hands-on position, working side-by-side with the leaders, craft, and personnel to drive the projects to completion. It’s an exciting opportunity for anyone that wants to make an impact on the organization, while working with the best team in the industry!

**Relocation is not required but must have the ability to travel up to 80% to various PCA locations and reside in the lower 48 states

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain mill safe work practices, PCA and industry standards, and best practices during project implantation and commissioning
• Provide technical support to the PCA manufacturing operations including auditing of mill safety, maintenance and engineering systems
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide project management support across PCA facilities when and where needed as projects arise.
• Involved in developing business and/or plant capital plans.
• Assist with troubleshooting mill issues related to safety and production
• Develop plans, specifications and reports.
• Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
• Manage and direct engineering consultants, contractors, and mill staff
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years as Power System Engineer, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Field Tech Support
• Paper Mill or Box Plant Experience a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others, excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise PCA staff and contract personnel with a wide range of work and educational experiences
• Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local electricity providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power study experience strongly preferred
• Installation experience in Variable Frequency Drives: Rockwell, ABB
• Installation experience in Process Controls: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLC
• Installation experience in GE Power System Protection Relays and set up
• Installation Experience in power distribution equipment at 15KV and 5KV levels
• Project Management Skills
• Motor and Power Protection Relay- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
• AC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
• Servos and Servo Motors- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
• Excellent Communications Skills

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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