Electrical Facilities Engineer - Direct Hire - Newark DE, - $115k - $125k w/Bonus

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate s/applicant s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer in Newark, DE.

Role Description

This role will supervise and co-ordinate operation, repair, and continuous improvement of electrical equipment (PLC, HMI, Power Distribution, etc.). Troubleshoot performance and reliability of vacuum furnaces, kilns, breakers & junctions, power distribution and transformation. Reduce equipment downtime and increase final yield. Identify opportunities to decrease operational costs. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, R&D to support and refine continuous process improvement.

Maintenance of electro-mechanical systems, such as VFDs, motors, harmonic filters, and blower stages, as well as on-board electronic control systems comprising CPUs, PLCs, HMIs, and various instruments

Assist with electrical support for all systems

Oversee operation and maintenance of all electrical systems

Record and analyze equipment data

Ensure compliance with all safety standards

Direct and manage contractors in work assignments

Coordinate repairs and upgrades of electrical systems

Prevent interruptions and subsequent impacts to Operations

Urgent response to system recovery or troubleshooting

Modification of existing electrical systems to meet new equipment needs and demands

Work in tandem with internal and external project stakeholders

Maintain working relationship with contractors and vendors

Evaluate equipment/materials to increase reliability and uptime utilization

Maintain regulatory requirements of federal, state, and local codes

Support lean manufacturing, safety, 6S and yield improvement initiatives

Skills & Requirements

ABET accredited BS or higher Electrical Engineering degree

Minimum 5 years experience in Manufacturing, Chemicals, Refining, Oil & Gas, or Mining environment

Industrial and facilities maintenance experience required

Supervisory experience required

Experience with high voltage switchgear operation and maintenance

Experience with typical rotating equipment, including three phase motors

Controls Engineering and SCADA system experience Controller hardware/firmware design

Circuit Design and selection

Test Equipment Design/Accuracy

Low voltage step-up circuits

High Voltage Resistance Equipment

TEC Controls/Efficiency/Reliability

PLC logic and programming experience a plus

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to the organization

Demonstrated ability to analyze thermoelectric-related problems

Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Willing to travel domestically up to 5%

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

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