Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Electrical Engineer
Location : Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Type : Fulltime, direct hire JOB OVERVIEW:
Based out of the assigned regional location, the position will be responsible for corporate engineering leadership including plant electrical support, equipment installations, equipment troubleshooting and support. Within that startup and support role, the engineer may work with PLCs, HMIs and VFDs and include reloading to minor program modifications. The engineer will be hands-on and actively assist the maintenance team while on site.
EDUCATION:
2-4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree
5+ years' experience in an industrial Electrical Maintenance/engineering role
EXPERIENCE:
PLC's, Operator Interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives
PLC and VFD software applications, Allen Bradley programming experience preferred.
Panel Building
Industrial Electrical Maintenance
AUTOCAD Electrical
Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and how they apply to automation
Automation or robotics experience a plus
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Analytical and problem solving skills
Preventive electrical maintenance techniques
Able to work in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates a commitment to discussing, improving, and adhering to safety standards.
Maintain a high level of safety support, specifically through safety observations, evaluations, and audits.
Participate in the development of electrical equipment preventative maintenance routines (PMs)
Oversee the scope of engineering work for plant electrical projects.
Manage projects as directed by management personnel.



BENEFITS: Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan deduction up to 12% with varying company match per quarter; voluntary dental and vision plans; telemedicine services; basic life and short term disability coverage.