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Alterra · 1 hour ago

Electrical and Controls Engineer

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Alterra is a company focused on solving plastic pollution by recycling plastics back into their original building blocks. The Electrical and Controls Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the recycling technology facility, supporting both plant operations and capital project engineering.

ChemicalEnergyRecyclingRenewable Energy

Hiring Manager

Katie Murphy

Responsibilities

Support plant startup and shutdown activities in coordination with operations team members

Assist with maintenance activities including calibration, wiring, and controls logic troubleshooting

Maintain and optimize the process control system and related

Lead alarm rationalization efforts and maintain alarm databases

Maintain safety-related documentation, including Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS) and interlock matrices

Update and optimize Software Functional Design Specifications (SFDS) and control room displays

Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues to ensure equipment readiness

Lead or support capital projects focused on safety improvements, process optimization, and reliability

Collect, analyze, and present data to support project justification and obtain management approval

Manage projects from concept through implementation, including risk management through the Management of Change (MOC) process

Develop and maintain project cost estimates, ensuring adherence to established annual budget guidelines

Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and engineering partners during design and implementation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including process safety information and P&IDs using AutoCAD

Identify and specify electrical and instrumentation requirements for equipment upgrades or new installations

Install, configure, and commission instrumentation for control and monitoring of process variables

Program and integrate new equipment into existing control systems to ensure seamless operation

Qualification

Process control systemsIndustrial instrumentationAutoCADElectrical engineeringTroubleshooting skillsAnalytical skillsCalibration practicesSafety management principlesProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field required

3 or more years of relevant experience in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical plant environment

Strong knowledge of process control systems (e.g., DCS, PLC) and related software programming

Experience with industrial instrumentation, wiring, and calibration practices

Proficiency with AutoCAD for updating and maintaining P&IDs, electrical wiring diagrams and other technical drawings

Familiarity with process safety management principles and documentation

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Company

Alterra

Alterra is Solving Plastic Pollution® through Infinitely Renewed Plastics™ on a global scale with the deployment of its continuous advanced recycling technology.

Founded in 2009

Akron, Ohio, USA

11-50 employees