Electrical Engineering Manager

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc
  • Castle Hayne, NC
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Summary

    American Chrome and Chemicals (AC&C) is the only chrome chemical producer in the Americas. Operating 5 production facilities in the United States, we are the leading global producer of high-quality chromium chemicals for a variety of applications. Reliability, safety and environmental sustainability drive our business along with our experienced and knowledgeable manufacturing and commercial teams. AC&C produces the widest range of pigment grade chromic oxides in the world. Our oxide provides the most consistent color and has the tightest color specifications in the market today.

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical engineering function at our Castle Hayne, NC manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of all electrical systems, instrumentation, and control infrastructure across the plant.

    The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting capital projects, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    Leadership & Team Development

    • Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical engineers, E&I technicians, and contractors
    • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across the electrical function
    • Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

    Electrical Systems & Reliability

    • Oversee the design, maintenance, and reliability of all electrical distribution systems, motor controls, and instrumentation
    • Ensure maximum uptime and performance of plant electrical assets through effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs
    • Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime

    Process Control & Automation

    • Provide technical oversight for DCS, PLC, and control systems
    • Partner with operations, maintenance, and process engineering to optimize control strategies and improve process efficiency
    • Support cybersecurity and system integrity for industrial control systems

    Capital Projects & Engineering

    • Lead electrical scope for capital projects from concept through commissioning
    • Develop specifications, review designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards
    • Manage contractors and vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
    • Oversee electrical & process control systems procurement
    • Manage electrical and process control systems critical spare equipment inventory

    Safety & Compliance

    • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and applicable environmental and process safety regulations
    • Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs including MOC, PHA participation, and incident investigations
    • Champion electrical safety programs including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices
    • Support and maintain process control systems quality requirements to comply with ISO9002015

    Continuous Improvement

    • Identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements across plant systems
    • Utilize data and KPIs to drive performance improvements and cost optimization
    • Support plant-wide initiatives aligned with operational and financial goals
    Qualifications

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
    • 7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
    • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
    • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and control systems (PLC/DCS)
    • Experience with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

    Preferred

    • Experience in chemical manufacturing or PSM-regulated environments
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license
    • Experience with reliability engineering practices and asset management systems
    • Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or JD Edwards
    Key Competencies
    • Leadership and team development
    • Technical problem-solving and decision-making
    • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
    • Project management and execution
    • Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
    Work Environment

    This role operates within a chemical manufacturing plant environment and requires regular field presence. The position may involve exposure to industrial equipment, varying temperatures, and standard PPE requirements.

    Why Join Us

    We are committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly impact plant performance and long-term success.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • STD/LTD
    • Safety equipment provided

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCastle Hayne, NC

    Skills

    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
    • Distribution Controlunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • Environmental Chemistryunmatched
    • Flash Developmentunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • J D Edwardsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)unmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Process Safety Managementunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Equipmentunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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