Job Description:Industry: Building Materials
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical
The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Capital Projects for JM's Insulation Systems (IS) Manufacturing Operations. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands-on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects. This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects, including scope documents, engineering calculations and designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, project justifications, and project training and documentation for Johns Manville manufacturing facilities in North America.
The candidate must be located in Littleton, CO or near one of our IS plant locations ideally McPherson, KS; Defiance, OH; Phenix City, AL; Winder, GA; or Willows, CA. Proximity to an IS plant is essential to support on-site collaboration and operational needs. When not traveling, this role will follow a hybrid work schedule.
This position requires regular travel to manufacturing facilities across the United States, estimated at 40-60% of the time. Travel will support project implementations and less frequently plant operations. Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, with typical travel being weekdays only.
Your Day to Day:
- Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects.
- Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects.
- Assist the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards.
- Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.
- Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects.
- Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.
- Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.
- Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.
- Provides support for remote manufacturing facilities to determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans.
- Project Electrical and Project Management support will entail approximately 70-80% of workload, with Plant Support and Standards review and development approximately 10% of workload.
- May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.
- Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project (Responsibility > $5M).
- Demonstrated success managing projects from $500k - $2M
- Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
- Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.
- Ability to design and execute projects within North America.
- 40-60% travel required
Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
electrical and control system engineering
Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming)
project management - Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation Base Salary - USD $120,000 to $160,000
*** Never repost ***
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
7+ to 10 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Always
Screening Questions
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
Ability to travel approximately 50%
Ideal CandidateWe have 2 positions open - one in our Insulation Systems Division (plant locations) and one for our Corporate Engineering Divison (Littleton)
The Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer is a critical position supporting the successful execution of JM s capital project portfolio, as well as the reliability, safety, and modernization of manufacturing operations across North America.
The position will serve as a key technical resource for electrical systems, controls, automation, and project management. Initially, the individual will support a combination of major and smaller capital projects, working closely with the Project Support Team and manufacturing facilities.
A few highlights of the role:
- Approximately 40-60% travel to manufacturing locations
- Looking for a BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls Systems
- Approximately 70 80% of the role will focus on electrical/controls project support and project management
- Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities, including root cause failure analysis and corrective action plans
- Serve as the Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on major or complex capital projects, including projects valued at $5M+
- Manage and support projects in the $500K $2M range
- Help develop and review electrical and controls standards across the organization
It s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on technical problem solving, project leadership, automation/controls, and supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
Why we're a great companyJohns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.