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Zeon Chemicals · 6 hours ago

Electrical Project Engineer

Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, and they are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to function as the resident electrical and automation expert for the Kentucky Plant. The role involves managing multiple capital projects, providing technical support, and ensuring the reliability of electrical systems while improving plant performance and safety.

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Responsibilities

Function as recognized expert of electrical and automation codes, standards, and installation techniques for the Kentucky Plant
Responsible for development, implementation and administration of electrical distribution equipment maintenance and testing for the Kentucky Plant
Responsible for maintaining, updating, and improving the reliability of electrical and distribution equipment
Provide support for plant maintenance shutdowns
Manage projects relating to electrical installations and other disciplines as required
Investigate quality and productivity problems and implement solutions
Support process engineering of various plant capital projects
Develop new procedures as well as modify current procedures as required
Provide leadership in driving implementation of PIP standards
Train plant operators in new procedures and processes as required
Develop scope and implement process modifications resulting from IQ suggestions and other team efforts
Monitor adherence to plant safety procedures and work with employees at all levels to improve plant safety and 5S performance
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to co-ops/interns
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingProject ManagementInstrumentation KnowledgeNEMA/NFPA/IEEE CodesLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
Proven leadership skills, rational, logical, fact-driven decision making, demonstrated planning, organizing, and project management experience with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, construction and resource requirements as well as tracking performance against original plans
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is an expectation in this key position
Must have good programming skills with a good sense for sequential logic
Must have good working knowledge of instrumentation and electrical equipment
Familiarity with NEMA, NFPA, IEEE, and ISA codes, standards, and regulations
Requires effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels within and outside of the organization

Preferred

Master's in Electrical Engineering is preferred
PLC programming experience highly desirable
Preferred knowledge of Rockwell PLC's and VFD's
Experience working in a petrochemical facility or similar is preferred

Benefits

Growth opportunities
Highly competitive salary and benefits program

Company

Zeon Chemicals

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Zeon Chemicals is a chemicals firm that offers polymers and elastomer products.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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LaStacia Dalton
Vice President of Administration & CFO
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