Electrical Projects Engineer

Description

• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Enhance Electrical Safety Practices: Partner with Corporate HSE to develop and implement best-in-class electrical safety practices across all Knauf Insulation North America facilities.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
• Manage Contractor Relationships: Oversee external contractors performing new installations and electrical upgrades, ensuring quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive New Plant Projects and Equipment Upgrades: Manage the design, specification, and execution of new plant projects, as well as the upgrade and redesign of existing equipment, ensuring seamless integration and improved functionality.
• Train and Develop Team Members: Offer training and development support to plant Craftsmen, Operators, and Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement.
• Design and Program Advanced Systems: Perform programming for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Drives, and Servo systems to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Support Plant Rebuilds: Provide critical expertise and leadership during plant rebuilds, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Lead and Oversee Large-Scale Capital Projects: Take ownership of major capital initiatives, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Develop and Execute Comprehensive Project Plans: Create detailed scopes of work, request and evaluate quotes, issue purchase orders, and coordinate internal and external project teams while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate and Implement OEM Equipment: Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate new equipment into plant operations effectively.
• Pursue Cutting-Edge Technologies: Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance safety, product quality, plant profitability, and operational efficiency by reducing scrap, lowering maintenance costs, and more.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with a natural ability to take initiative and guide teams toward success.
• Highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• A collaborative mindset, capable of building strong relationships with team members, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with a creative and innovative approach to overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others effectively.

Benefits

• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Virtual Medical Services
• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance