Sr. Electrical Engineer
Location Novato, California Workstyle Hybrid Apply- Provides electrical technical support for maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of site electrical equipment, and systems.
- Provide preventative maintenance development input. Audit, and improve electrical equipment PM programs to ensure the health and effectiveness of the systems based on equipment failures, process changes and PM data.
- Participate and/or lead in the investigation and follow-up documentation of high impact or high potential impact incidents.
- Provide support as a facilitator for problem analysis, risk assessment, root cause analysis, etc. for critical equipment.
- Provide resource and leadership guidance for electrical systems as part of site investments and/or modifications.
- Work with operating and maintenance engineers to make recommendations to improve long term equipment operability, reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance expense.
- Required to comply with Company Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities.
- Ensures relevant metrics are in place to effectively monitor and report out on operational performance and identify/implement improvement opportunities quickly.
- Provide capital and expense project ideas based on reliability analysis and feedback from operations and other site personnel.
- Provide support in all phases of capital projects; (e.g. ensure project complies with site standards, practices, and goals) power study reviews, specification reviews, provide alternative selection/options with multiple solutions.
- Ensure projects are designed for maintainability and reliability.
- Provide early input on project maintainability and reliability considerations to ensure major scope is not missed during project development.
- Assist in set up of spare parts as required.
- Work collaboratively to drive safe, high quality, and cost-effective manufacturing facilities.
- Interface with diverse groups including, electrical technicians, process operators and engineers, rotating equipment specialist and engineers, process control engineers and maintenance/operation team leaders.
- Identify and implement CAPA’s stemming from area investigations.
- Assist with the site’s bad actor program. Drive the organization to find true root cause and effective mitigations to systematically eliminate bad actors.
- Own sites electrical infrastructure including COGEN plant, switchgear, back-up generators, building UPSs, etc.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Develop documentation for internal projects as well as reviewing/approving vendor supplied documentation (User Requirements, Functional Specifications, Software Design Specifications, and Software Test Plans)
- Create a line of communication with vendors to troubleshoot and problems solve issues within the environment.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Veeva and CMMS applications
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience Electrical Maintenance or Reliability experience required.
- Basic understanding of engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices and maintenance workflows. Strong organization, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with standard office software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Power Point, MS Access.
- 8 years’ or more experience Electrical Maintenance or Reliability experience desired.
- Experience with Cogeneration systems
- Experience with rotary flywheel UPS systems
- Experience performing Arc Flash studies
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 108,000 to $ 162,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.