Specialist - Facilities Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Position Summary

Perform engineering duties in inspecting, planning, and accomplishing repairs to facility, machines, and other electrical functioning equipment and systems. Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems. Provide technical support to achieve established business goals and objectives directly related to the Utilities/Operations department in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

Develop, design, coordinate, and lead activities in the installation and maintenance of electrical system equipment and distribution systems including supporting production equipment as requested by departments/shops. Research issues, analyze consumption and energy data, and develop countermeasures for downtime incidents. Provide technical direction and support to identify and troubleshoot problems, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues.

Development and oversee preventative maintenance plans. Assist in maintain spare parts for electrical systems and equipment. Design new installation as needed for replacement of old equipment. Monitor contractor work for compliance with NEC, Building Electrical Codes, and HMMA departmental, safety, and quality standards. Support and/or lead continuous improvement activities in regard to new technologies and energy savings.

Provide technical training to Team Members as needed. Develop, document, and present technical presentations. Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations.

Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties. Work with contractors and shop management and specialists in executing work requests and completing projects. Chair the Energy Task Force Meeting. Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering desired Related Experience: 0 – 10 years of job-related experience desired 3+ years of manufacturing experience in automotive, heavy industry, or high-volume production setting preferred Skills / Knowledge: NEC, NFPA, OSHA Electrical Standards MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint MS Project preferred SAP preferred AutoCAD preferred Additional Information: Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign).

Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.