Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer Needed

Our client, located in Newark, Delaware is currently seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for their manufacturing facility.  This is a full time, direct opportunity complete with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 

Interested candidates should review the following job description:

 

BASIC PURPOSE

Provide electrical and instrumentation support to operations through troubleshooting, continuous improvement activities and direction of E/I resources and contractors. In conjunction with the Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, manage and maintain all electrical distribution, process instrumentation and DCS systems to maximize plant uptime and operational efficiencies in a safe and high quality manner. Work to ensure continuous improvement in all these areas through new technology introduction and use of maintenance best practices.

 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Electrical & Instrumentation

• Support production operations through the effective troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations. This includes electrical distribution, electrical equipment, process instrumentation and DCS hardware and software.

• Interfaces with the Senior E & I Engineer, Project Engineers, CAD Engineers and Process Engineers to determine electrical and instrumentation specifications.

• Interfaces with Control Engineer to:

- Evaluate new instrumentation technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.

- Develops and implements expert systems software by writing programs to run on DCS.

• Performs software configurations for digital controllers and PLCs.

• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

 

  Process Safety Management

• Maintain and review systems which impact process safety (procedures, process change, refresher training, new installation training, etc) such that the integrity of the management system is maintained in areas of maintenance.

 

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Support safety policies and procedures by ensuring that all maintenance work and engineering projects assigned have been critically reviewed for safety & health considerations.

• Provide training assistance and coaching whenever possible to ensure employee safety awareness and practices are of a high standard.

• Monitor and ensure completion of periodic inspections as outlined in the facilities inspection manual, to ensure safety and reliability of equipment.

 

  Budgeting/Purchasing/Cost Control

• Implement cost savings by periodic vendor price comparisons.

• Ensure that maintenance engineering work is cost effective and efficient through preparation of budgets, pricing/purchasing materials and scheduling of maintenance with the Operations Department so as not to interfere with production.

• Improve equipment reliability through innovative modifications and preventive maintenance in order to enhance favorable performance against the department's budget and maximize equipment uptime and efficiencies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 3-5 years in an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering role, preferably in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with working knowledge of SAP highly desirable.

• Good supervisory skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization

• Strong project management and communication skills.

• Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and manage conflict.

• Good analytical skills with demonstrated ability to consistently solve problems in a decisive and efficient manner.

• Ability to apply keen business acumen in interacting with vendors, suppliers, and outside contractors to effect cost savings and procure quality materials and resources.

• Excellent Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, database and DCS experience)

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and interpersonal skills.

 

Interested candidates should forward their résumés to Brent Schwartz at: bschwartz@penntechnical.com or for additional information feel free to give him a call at 800-230-8852.

 

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