Electrical Engineer jobs in Chillicothe, OH

Position Overview

Our Engineering Maintenance Reliability and Automation department is seeking to add a versatile Electrical Engineer II to our Ashville, Ohio facility. The purpose of the role is to optimize the safety, operation and reliability of automation and control systems within Ashville Novelis, by driving standardization and implementation of best practices, identifying and realizing process technology improvements, and improving operational knowledge through well detailed procedures and corresponding training curriculum

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities Include:

• Actively participate in maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
• Live and foster the Novelis cultural values; Safety, Customer centricity, Environmental footprint, Operational Excellence and People.
• Technical Reference and “gate keeper” for all major automation and control systems changes in North America.
• Develop and maintain a capability and opportunity matrix for the major automation and control systems relative to safety, quality, reliability, production and reliability.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to equipment.
• Develop standards and specifications for future asset additions and modifications.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when vital.
• Work with electrical and automation engineers in developing and implementing the preventive maintenance programs for controls and associated equipment
• Analyze and diagnose root causes of problems and failures recommending and providing solutions to increase uptime.
• Assist and lead maintenance in diagnosing equipment problems and recommend methods to prevent reoccurrence of these issues to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Assist with continuous improvement events, where needed, applying Novelis tools such as: World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Novelis Operating System (NOS), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Novelis Process Control (NPC).
• Take initiative in continuous learning and development through internal and external resources.
• Identify, develop and conduct training relevant to the equipment, systems and processes in the maintenance department.
• Maintain compliance with all company and governmental regulations.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation or Application Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical industrial maintenance.
• 10 years of experience with automation and controls systems.
• Aluminum industry experience preferred.
• Combustion systems knowledge preferred.
• Electric power systems knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in PLC System Automation.
• Proven proficiency in Ladder Logic programming, I/O management and trouble shooting.
• Demonstrated experience with both AC and DC drive systems.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Key Behaviors and Skills Include:

• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Excellent social skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and organization skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven ability to lead technical team.
• Ability to multitask and perform under deadline pressures.
• Possesses strong sense of urgency demonstrating the ability to react to situations quickly and effectively.
• Great teammate with the ability to work collaboratively across all functions and departments.
• Ability to prepare and/or modify electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Experience providing technical training to personnel regarding electrical systems and functions.
• Ability to perform CAD with AutoCAD software.
• Proven problem solving skills: proficiency in Structured Corrective Action Process: 8D

Ability to travel to various Novelis operating sites and vendor locations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Location Profile

Founded in 1971 Ashville is a finishing facility with coating capabilities. Employing around 190 people the facility primarily serves the Building & Construction and Commercial Transportation markets.