Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job ID
135515
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Calvert, Alabama, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

This role involves supporting highly automated mill operations by analyzing production disturbances, troubleshooting automation and communication systems, and developing work orders for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial process automation systems, including PLCs (GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal) and HMI systems (Wonderware, WinCC)
  • Maintaining motor control systems utilizing VFDs
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining low and medium voltage distribution systems such as MV 34.5kV switchgear, transformers, and motor control centers
  • Managing industrial communication systems like LAN, Profibus, Profinet, CAN bus
  • Maintaining process instrumentation such as conductivity, pH, flow, temperature, and pressure sensors, ensuring calibration compliance
  • Participating in root cause failure analysis and executing corrective actions
  • Engaging in continuous improvement projects to enhance process quality and efficiency
  • Optimizing automation systems using process data acquisition systems
  • Maintaining equipment reliability through review and development of preventive maintenance procedures
  • Utilizing SAP for maintenance activities including work orders and spare parts management
  • Training, coaching, and mentoring maintenance technicians and operational staff
  • Developing and auditing energy control procedures to ensure safety
  • Fostering a safety-conscious, team-oriented work environment in alignment with company values
  • Ensuring compliance with ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with electrical maintenance in an industrial environment, preferably in a steel mill
  • Understanding of programming principles including ladder logic, function block, and textual programming
  • Competent in multiple programming platforms; familiar with Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge of process automation, control systems, and different memory types in control systems
  • Experience with power feeding/distribution, motors and drives, sensors, field bus systems, HMI, network technology, and PID loop controls
  • Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and work collaboratively in team environments
  • Demonstrated strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices
  • Knowledge of standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Cold Rolling Mill operations
  • Familiarity with SAP software and environmental/quality compliance standards

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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