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Greif · 2 days ago

Electrical Project Engineer

Alsip, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Evaluates existing production equipment and layout to engineer design improvements enhancing productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety. Can be sent to a facility with minimal guidance, establish and implement robust improvement plans.

Optimizes manufacturing processes, including process control, set-up, changeover, automation, die development, new equipment selections, and lean manufacturing workflow improvements.

Supports major projects, develops project proposals, evaluates project feasibility, and coordinates with internal customers and support, outside contractors, estimates costs, tracks proposals, and manages projects execution to scope.

Manages multiple large to medium-size projects including scope development, specifications, schedule, estimating, cost tracking, and resource planning for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met.

Designs and develops mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment in response to specific new products or manufacturing process requirements. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers and support, outside contractors, estimates costs, tracks proposals, and manages projects execution to scope.

Provides technical consultation to plant management and maintenance groups pertaining to installation, trouble-shooting, process control, and repair of equipment. Coordinates with the internal EH&S resources to implement equipment safety standards and procedures.

May provide mentoring or guidance to other engineers or maintenance personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Project managementElectrical engineeringProject planningLeading large projectsEstablishing small project teamsTechnology onboardingElectromechanical troubleshootingNew product developmentMaterial selectionPlant reliability improvementMachine repairsMachine rebuildsMaintenance plansOSHA knowledgeRegulatory complianceIndustrial safety practicesFinancial acumenMachine controlControl circuits designPLC programmingMotor controlsElectrical protectionMechanical control systemsHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsElectrical codes knowledgeCAD proficiencyProblem-solvingInterpersonal relationshipsCommunication

Required

B.S. degree in Engineering required

7-10+ years of Project Management in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in electrical engineering

Strong background in project planning, prioritization, and implementation

Extensive experience leading large projects. Project examples include green field plants, multiple site projects, plant consolidations and acquisitions

Experience establishing and leading small project teams

History of investigating, developing and onboarding new technology to advance operations

Extensive electromechanical trouble shooting experience

Experience with new product development, design, trials and material selection

Strong experience with developing detailed plans to improve plant reliability, robustness and profitability

Strong skill in interpersonal relationships as needed to maintain successful relationships with customers and coworkers at all levels

Detailed experience with machine repairs, rebuilds and maintenance plans

Good communication skills for creating, delivering and selling ideas or messages

Good knowledge of OSHA, regulatory compliance and industrial safety practices

Advanced financial acumen

Specific Electrical Knowledge And Skills: Broad Electrical Engineering knowledge of machine control, Extensive experience with design and analysis of power and control circuits, Extensive experience configuring and programming PLC’s, motor controls, electrical protection, Extensive electromechanical trouble shooting experience, Solid mechanical experience as is relates to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes, Demonstrates strong project management, time management, written, and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD)

Preferred

Advanced degree a plus

PMP certification a plus

2D and 3D AutoCad preferred

Spanish speaking is a plus

Moderate travel required

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Opportunity for growth

Company

Greif

Glassdoor

3.8

Greif is an industrial packaging products and services.

Founded in 1877

Delaware, Ohio, USA

10,001+ employees

http://greif.com

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