Synthomer
Electrical Engineer
US PA Jefferson Hills · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NLPIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportPLCElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsMentoringOSHA
About the role
- The Electrical Engineer supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Synthomer Jefferson Hills resin manufacturing facility.
- This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation interfaces, and control systems supporting chemical process operations.
- The Electrical Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, SHE, and Capital Projects teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Synthomer engineering standards while improving plant reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Electrical Systems & Plant Support
- Design, maintain, and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and distribution panels.
- Provide technical support for motors, drives, heaters, and process equipment used in resin production.
- Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, arc flash studies, and electrical system documentation.
- Support plant electrical safety programs including NFPA 70E, grounding, lockout/tagout, and arc flash mitigation.
- Support electrical aspects of DCS, PLC, and instrument power systems in coordination with Automation and Controls engineers.
- Provide engineering support to maintenance teams during equipment failures and outages.
- Identify and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical assets.
- Lead or support root cause analyses (RCA) for electrical failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead or support capital projects involving electrical infrastructure, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably chemical or resin/polymers.
- Working knowledge of:
- Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in a plant environment.
Nice to have
- Experience in chemical processing or batch manufacturing facilities.
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (Class I, Div 1 / Div 2).
- Knowledge of DCS/PLC power systems and control panels.
- Experience supporting capital projects and contractor management.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience with energy management or electrical reliability programs.
- Physical & Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, heat, and industrial hazards.
Compensation
- 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
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