Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering design and support throughout the company in the areas of power, controls, and instrumentation.  
 

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. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • 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

$100k - $130k 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical system upgrades for plant additions and modifications at the company's manufacturing plants
• Provide technical training including Arc Flash safety and best practices to Plant Electricians and other technical personnel
• Advise and/or oversee major plant-level equipment repairs, maintenance projects, system upgrades, and capital improvements
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical engineering drawings and building permits for new plants and expansions
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Best Practice Specifications for new electrical equipment
• Assist in ensuring Best Practice Specification adherence during the design, equipment selection, and installation of Capital Projects
• Perform power system studies across various company facilities and maintain a database of completed studies
• Manage and direct contractors to safely perform work on plant sites during system upgrades, maintenance, and Capital Projects
• Update various site electrical drawings as identified and needed
• Assist Plant Operations teams and the Corporate Engineering Team as requested during cement plant major outages
• Support as necessary Plant and/or Corporate Engineers on capital improvement projects as assigned
• Assist with construction, project checkout, commissioning, and startup of new equipment systems
• Provide backup to the Senior Controls Engineer for the support of plant automation systems
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and data gathering as required in support of new equipment installation and upgrades
• Support plants with technical advice and by diagnosing and correcting electrical problems when requested

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cement or related manufacturing including 2 or more years in maintenance/plant engineering
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other locations as needed
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
• Must be able to work at heights and in restricted spaces
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment to access/inspect equipment

Preferred:
Knowledge of SAP and AutoCAD
 

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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