Project Engineer - Electrical
Crucible Zinc
Clarksville, TN
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Best Practices, Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Software, Feasibility Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Low Voltage (LV), Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Multitasking, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Professional Engineer, Progress Reports, Project Design, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Smelting, SolidWorks, Staff Development, Stewardship, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Work From Home
LOCATION
Clarksville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Crucible Zinc is a growth-oriented metals manufacturing company focused on producing high-quality zinc products through safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of our people and resources. Our team-driven culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration while investing in innovation and employee development. At Crucible Zinc, employees play a vital role in supporting reliable operations and delivering value to our customers and communities.
THE ROLE: Project Engineer – Electrical
The purpose of the role is to develop and implement plans to ensure completion of work to satisfy engineering requests and provide technical resources to production departments. This will be accomplished through involvement with contractor activities related to assigned projects, and in support of the Project Engineering Superintendent to ensure maximization of site equipment availability and reliability. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing electrical engineering projects to ensure they are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Project Planning and Design:
- Design electrical systems and components for new installations, upgrades, and modifications to existing equipment
- Develop detailed project plans, including budget, scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to determine project viability
- Technical Expertise:
- Provide technical support and expertise in electrical engineering to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment
- Perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Select appropriate materials, equipment, and technologies for project implementation
- Project Management:
- Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, mechanical engineers, and construction personnel, to achieve project goals
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Vendor and Contractor Management:
- Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for project execution.
- Prepare technical specifications, request for proposals (RFPs), and bid evaluations
- Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards
- Quality and Safety:
- Ensure all projects adhere to quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with engineering designs and specifications
- Implement best practices for electrical engineering and project management to enhance overall efficiency and safety
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design drawings, technical reports, and progress updates
- Present project status, findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Minimum five years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the mining or metallurgical, refining, and/or chemical industry
- Proven experience in managing capital projects from conception to completion
- Strong knowledge of high to low voltage electrical systems, equipment, and materials used in zinc smelting and sulfuric acid production
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and materials used in heavy industry
- Proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Experience with developing budgets and monitoring costs for large scale projects (>$1M)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to mechanical engineering and project management
- The role involves working in an industrial environment, which may include exposure to high temperatures, noise, and hazardous materials
- This is not a remote job position.
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