Shaw Industries · 3 weeks ago
Engineer-Electrical Maintenance
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expShaw Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the installation, maintenance, and improvement of plant electrical distribution systems. The role involves developing preventive maintenance tasks, supporting capital projects, and collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to enhance system reliability and performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment
Lead maintenance of the plant electrical distribution system, including circuit breaker testing, transformer records and testing, switchgear maintenance, infrared inspections, and ultrasonic testing
Manage and execute the plant Arc Flash program to ensure compliance with safety standards
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, supporting technicians and operations personnel
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and sensor systems
Assist in the implementation and integration of new electrical and automation technologies to improve safety, quality, and equipment reliability
Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and control systems, including updating drawings, PM records, and equipment history
Coordinate procurement and inventory management of critical electrical and automation spare parts, including vendor relations and contractor coordination for repairs and maintenance
Support capital and expense projects as assigned, including planning, specification, and commissioning of electrical and control system upgrades
Participate actively in weekly reliability and maintenance meetings, collaborating with electricians, maintenance planners, and operations
Assist in training and mentoring maintenance technicians on electrical and controls troubleshooting and safe work practices
Conduct Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) audits and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies
Work closely with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) teams to investigate and implement improvements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and plant safety programs
Support the plant’s Safety Management System (SMS) and promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity
Serve on cross-functional teams focused on quality, safety, and maintenance excellence
Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Plant Engineering leadership
Support plant DCS systems in production department to ensure process control is optimized and reliable
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Qualification
Required
Four (4) year B.S. electrical engineering degree from a recognized university or college
Related jobs as supervisor or engineer with several years of equivalent electrical engineering experience. (i.e., five (5) to six (6) years related experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
And much more.
Company
Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2001-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jim Kirkpatrick
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
2025-11-12
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