Sterling Engineering ยท 1 day ago
Electrical Engineering Manager
East Chicago, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expSterling Engineering is an independent provider of industrial energy solutions, specializing in the generation of electricity, steam, and utility services. The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all electrical engineering, instrumentation, and control system functions within a power generation and industrial energy environment.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the electrical engineering, instrumentation, and controls team, including technicians and support staff
Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical capability across electrical, automation, and control disciplines
Maintain an on-site presence within a power plant environment, providing hands-on technical support as required to ensure safe and efficient execution of work
Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance strategies for electrical, automation, and control systems to optimize steam and electrical power production
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies and addressing unsafe conditions or practices
Build and maintain effective working relationships with operations teams, including union operators and skilled trades
Oversee installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and calibration of electrical and process control systems, ensuring proper documentation and system reliability
Collaborate with Area Managers on routine electrical and mechanical engineering initiatives as well as special projects and system upgrades
Supervise troubleshooting and maintenance of DCS and PLC platforms, including Bailey Infi-90, Rockwell ControlLogix, and Schneider Electric Modicon systems
Utilize plant data historians (eDNA and PI) to analyze system performance and support operational troubleshooting
Provide oversight for plant workstations, control room computers, and related equipment
Support annual budgeting activities for maintenance-related materials, spare parts, and capital improvements
Schedule and manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs for field instrumentation
Identify critical spare parts and improvement opportunities and communicate recommendations to management
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to the engineering and I&C teams to support continuous development
Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with plant procedures, environmental regulations, and internal operational standards
Perform additional responsibilities as required and mutually agreed upon with management
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, and controls, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
Demonstrated experience managing electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems within industrial energy, power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial environments
Strong proficiency with PC-based tools and software, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook required)
In-depth knowledge of industrial automation and process control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms such as Rockwell / Allen-Bradley and Schneider Electric Modicon
Working knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols including Modbus, OPC, and HART
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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