Electrical Engineer

Company: Calportland
Location: Mojave
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

*Job Summary*
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for all electronic control, radio communication, monitoring systems, and components including computer-related hardware and software.


*Benefits*
CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. Thats why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.
Medical, Dental, Vision
o low-cost premiums even for family coverage
Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid sick/vacation/holiday
401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits


*Compensation*
$65,000 - $110,000 annually DOE


*Responsibilities*

* Ability to assist and support the Plant Automation Engineer with the operation, maintenance, and programming of all plant instrument/analyzer systems including logic, analog and graphics, and all other technology that may be acquired
* Assist in the maintenance of instrument/analyzer/electrical systems, server-based high-level analyzer systems, and data historians such as OSI Pi, FLS ECS/QCX; assist CIS with the maintenance of corporate IT network
* Work with the plants team to develop new control systems applications for projects
* Work with the energy team to identify improvements and participate in energy audits
* Assist with all aspects of capital projects including sizing of conductors and protective devices; load calculations for new and existing power systems in preparation for additions, changes, and capital projects interconnecting to the plant electrical system
* Identify worn and defective components as well as appropriate replacements; provide field inspections and supervision for electrical work on projects
* Support plant by diagnosing and correcting electrical problems
* Provide technical and safety training to Plant Electricians
* Complete design and drawing updates for replacement components
* Ability to apply corporate standards to designs and solutions suggested/implemented; use new technologies at the plant such as smart MCCs, including design, training of electricians, and updating documentation/diagnostic systems
* Replace or upgrade worn and depreciated components; design, change, and modify instrument/analyzer systems
* Create and submit capital proposals


*Education*
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering


*Requirements/Qualifications*

* Willing and able to work flexible hours as needed to maintain plant instrument/analyzer systems
* Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
* Ability to maintain skills as necessary to keep pace with the ever-changing and improving technology for plant instrument/analyzer systems
* Strong communications and management skills will work with, direct, assist and/or follow vendor services for troubleshooting and maintenance of all instrument/analyzer systems
* Troubleshooting skills and critical thinking are a must
* Ability to read and edit process flow drawings; the ability to read and create logic decision charts
* Ability to travel - required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations on occasion
* Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
*Preferred:*

* Prior experience in computer automated control and instrumentation and/or cement production processes
* Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
* Understanding of instrument/analyzer system fundamentals


*Conditions of Employment*
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
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