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Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)
We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead electrical reliability initiatives within a chemical manufacturing environment, with supporting responsibility for instrumentation and control systems. This role is responsible for improving equipment uptime, strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards in a PSM-regulated facility.
This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants meaningful ownership of plant electrical reliability, motor and drive systems, and electrical compliance, while also partnering on instrumentation, automation, team leadership, and continuous improvement.
The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 1st shift; however, on occasion, you maybe requiredto workadditionalhours and on a call rotation.
Lead efforts to improve electrical equipment reliability, minimize downtime, reduce breakdowns, and maximize plant productivity.
Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical system issues, including motors, drives, power distribution, and related equipment.
Support troubleshooting, repair, and performance improvement of plant control and automation systems, including PLC and HMI platforms.
Develop performance expectations, standards, procedures, and audits; document findings; and establish corrective action plans.
Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital or construction projects, while also partnering on control-related project work as needed.
Provide technical assistance for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Troubleshoot motor systems, direct drive systems, and VFD applications, including specification and selection of replacement components.
Support troubleshooting, installation, and repair of valves, actuators, field instruments, and related process control devices.
Maintain current and accurate P&IDs, wiring diagrams, electrical drawings, and instrument loop documentation.
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, local regulations, and site procedures to prevent accidents and maintain safe electrical work practices.
Collaborate on audits, safety observations, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, and routine management activities to identify improvement opportunities and solve problems.
Supervise, train, mentor, and direct I&E technicians while promoting quality, accountability, and safe work execution.
Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, management, and external vendors to resolve issues, support system improvements, and coordinate equipment or service needs.
Track direct report hours, absences, vacations, and support performance review activities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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