Electrical Project Engineer

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more

Summary:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager is responsible for the completion of Multi-Disciplinary Projects as Electrical Project Engineer for a Cement Manufacturing Plant.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines

Electrical

• Electrical Motors (from Low voltage to Medium Voltage)
• Plant Instrumentation including pressure, temperature, Flow, Level, weigh scales /feeders and vibration sensors and transmitters ( + design specification and Application in the Industrial environment)
• VFDs low voltage to medium voltage ( up to 5000 HP) and Cyclo-converter drives for Large motors (8000HP)

Automation

Expert user level knowledge and Hands-on Experience:

• Plant Control system – Rockwell Platform – Expert user level experience with Programming of Functional Descriptions within Plant control system and troubleshooting as needed.
• I/O and FAT testing new Installation system
• Field PLC configuration and design
• Plant control system network design and protocols
• HMI and DCS control system practical and hands on experience of building /configuring Mimics within an existing HMI interface for new installations
• High level control system experience
• TDM/TIS (ABB product) – Plant information management system

Power

• Power distribution system ( 40 MW facility) including Plant substation
• High voltage disconnects, Breakers and Incoming switches
• MCC ( Motor control circuits)
• Transformers
• Power metering and Plant power management system
• Plant Lighting system

Responsibilities will include to complete projects within timeframe and budget, maintaining and on modifications to the plant control systems in accordance with company policies and legislation and standards; interfacing with other functional groups to maintain safe and efficient facilities and processes.

• Project Management – provide estimates and justifications; execute conceptual designs; engage consultants; prepare contracts; vendor selection; monitoring construction; controlling costs; commissioning; and customer handover for capital and non-capital projects
• Assist in the development and implementation of CAPEX automation projects and 5 year business planning
• Make recommendations for improvement in the areas of Energy Conservation, Quality Control, and Plant Maintenance by analyzing data and diagnosing control problems
• Plan automation projects and develop capital investment recommendations for the plant
• Manage automation projects both capital and maintenance
• Maintain and develop interface for TDM/TIS, PXP and PCS systems
• Continually improve operations by analyzing problems and optimizing control systems
• Build effective partnerships with other organizational units and shared services to maximize best practices to achieve operational excellence
• Develops plans to eliminate repetitive control system failures
• Participates in the Reliability Team's activities
• Conducts and maintains plant control system equipment condition assessments
• Keeps current with permitting requirements and all applicable codes and standards
• Ensures data is provided for new equipment/assets to be loaded into SAP w/ BOMs, nameplate data etc
• Manages and updates plant drawing and technical document database related to the control system
• Ensures assets transferred to asset ledger and functional locations assigned
• Assists the Reliability Group in providing spare parts and PMR strategy for new equipment
• Application of engineering procedures and processes
• Work jointly with Maintenance Team to develop maintenance plans for plant control systems
• Analyze efficiency – develop operating models and implementing steps for improvement as required
• Coordinate with other team members to deliver seamless service to customer
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• University Degree with discipline in Electrical/Electronics Engineering in preferred
• Minimum 7 years of work experience is preferred.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing industry is preferred (cement, steel, mining)
• Project Management Certification/Training
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Safety oriented and sound knowledge of OH&S policies, procedures and regulations
• Computer literate for all MS Office (incl. MS Project) and AutoCAD software
• Analysis and Problem Solving - Effectively examines events, issues and problems to generate optimal solutions in a timely manner
• Leads for Performance – Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Detail oriented with effective planning and organizational skills
• Drives Change and Innovation – Champion new ideas and initiatives and create an environment that supports change and innovation
• Customer Focus – Foster a customer-focused environment delivering exceptional customer service and anticipating future customer needs
• Engages and Inspires – Inspire commitment and energy and a desire to excel and bring one's best contribution to the organizational mission and goals
• Adapts and Learns- Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change while actively developing one's skills and capabilities
• Communicates with impact and creates an environment in which people communicate openly and honestly
• Foster Teamwork and Cooperation – Foster a sense of collaboration and work effectively across the organization to achieve goals
• Understand and operate in accordance with company programs, policies and legislative requirements to ensure that environmental standards and performance objective targets are met
• Health & Safety – maintain a safe working environment by promoting a strong safety culture, enforcing all safety guidelines and ensuring compliance under legislation and Corporate requirements
• Act as an ambassador for the company when interacting with the public – represent the organization as a responsible corporate citizen

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.