Electrical Plant Engineer

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  • Richmond, VA
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    • Provide hands-on electrical engineering support to daily plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient production
    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and automation issues impacting uptime and performance
    • Support and optimize systems, including PLCs, motor control centers, drives, instrumentation, DCS/automation platforms, and industrial networks
    • Partner with maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive solutions
    • Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring and reliability initiatives
    • Contribute to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements across the facility
    • Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and contractors on installations, commissioning, and technical problem-solving
    • Maintain and update electrical documentation, including schematics, system configurations, and equipment history
    • Ensure compliance with all safety standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational performance





    QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field
    • 2–5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability within a manufacturing or industrial environment
    • Experience in packaging, pulp & paper, or other high-speed process industries strongly preferred
    • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and industrial automation systems
    • Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex industrial environments
    • Familiarity with reliability methodologies, predictive maintenance tools, and maintenance workflows
    • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
    • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
    • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices is a plus
    • Strong commitment to safety and adherence to electrical standards and best practices

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, VA

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Capital Equipmentunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched

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