Vitro · 9 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Meadville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant electrical systems, develop and maintain electrical equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for safely getting power to all plant operations and protecting our people as well as the operation of making glass
This includes developing electrical devices and testing them for safety and efficiency, managing the manufacturing process of new electrical equipment, maintaining and improving current equipment, automation solutions, using design software to produce or revise schematics, and overseeing the trouble shooting of equipment
Working in and around High, Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear and Transformers
Working knowledge of NFPA70E and NEC as it applies to industrial installations
Working in and around Low Voltage distribution points and Motor Control Centers
Understanding, implementing, and troubleshooting designs using technical drawings and manufacturer’s instructions
Interacting with employees (within maintenance and other departments), contractors, and vendors using verbal and written communication
Making presentations for projects and training for coworkers
Creating or revising plant equipment documentation and records
Managing Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PM) tasks throughout the facility
Decision making and submitting store stock additions for spare parts to assure process reliability
Regarding plant power systems, develop and/or execute work scope for maintenance of transformers, emergency generators and switchgear
A strong interest is essential for maintenance of facility utilities and process equipment as well as efficiency improvements
Works with systems that include switchgear, emergency generators, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, robotics, safety systems and other industrial equipment
He/she determines the most efficient manufacturing methods that will produce a quality product
Provides services for installation, maintenance and improvement of plant equipment and facilities
Interacts with vendors and corporate engineering to aid in start-up of new equipment
Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvements of hardware circuits and software for controls, power equipment, and safety systems
Preparation of cost estimates and authorization requests for management evaluation and is frequent contact with purchasing and storeroom to ensure the availability of critical parts and materials
Support and works with other departments in determining electrical and process control needs for all plant facilities
Makes recommendations and at times decisions on selection of equipment for new installations and modifications to existing equipment
Ensure that all assigned projects are designed to comply with Vitro policies, federal, state and local safety standards and regulations, along with Contractor Safety Manual installation procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
Demonstrated computer application skills, including programmable logic control (PLC's) and HMI's
Have a continuous improvement mindset
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to take a hands-on approach to their work
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations based on findings
Ability to work with a diverse workforce, including union personnel, contractors and corporate staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organized and can prioritize based on the current facility needs
Manage capital projects and improvements from conception to implementation, including competitive bidding, funding requests, material purchasing, project scheduling, installation, preventative maintenance, and documentation creation
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills required
Knowledge of lean principles
Company
Vitro
Vitroa glass is a NA glass manufacturing company.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$70MKey Investors
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2022-04-14Debt Financing· $70M
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