Area Manufacturing Manager – Electrical Engineer, Power

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Offer technical guidance and support for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, protective relays, and ensuring system reliability.

• Engage in multidisciplinary capital project teams, aiding in the development of scope, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.

• Direct electrical design efforts, including power system studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and creating functional specifications.

• Oversee construction activities, commissioning, startup, and provide operational support for new projects and significant upgrades.

• Establish and uphold corporate electrical standards, specifications, and best practices.

• Assist mill staff in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to power distribution equipment, protective relays, motors, instrumentation, and associated electrical systems.

• Propel reliability enhancements through root cause analysis, equipment evaluations, and implementing corrective actions.

• Promote electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and company policies.

• Collaborate with mill management, maintenance and operations teams, engineering groups, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing technical services.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

• Ten to fifteen years of experience in the electrical engineering sector.

• Proven expertise in electrical system design, encompassing power distribution, protective relay coordination, power system studies (SKM), and relevant industry standards.

• Established experience in the installation, coordination, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.

• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and best practices in electrical safety.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.

• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with medium-voltage (4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, and 15 kV) power systems.

• Knowledge of protective relay platforms, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and emergency power systems.

• Experience in conducting or reviewing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.

• Demonstrated leadership in projects within industrial manufacturing settings.

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on electrical reliability and system uptime.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.