Automation/ Electrical Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Job Posting Date: 6-May-2020
  • Department: Manufacturing

Company Description

NS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with its headquarters based in Singapore. This joint venture provides a strong platform to capture growth in new market segments. ASC Profiles LLC and Steelscape LLC are part of the NS BlueScope Coated Products business in the United States and is an industry leader on the forefront of offering innovative steel product solutions. With over 600 employees and eight manufacturing plants across the Western United States, we have built trusted brands which have served the construction industry for almost 50 years.

Steelscape, LLC is a national supplier of metallic-coated and pre-painted steel. Aimed at servicing the construction industry, Steelscape’s products can be used for a wide range of applications from metal buildings to architectural roofing to decking and framing. Steelscape’s facilities, located in Kalama, Washington; and Rancho Cucamonga, California are strategically located near major truck, ship and rail routes to service the Western U.S. market.

Job Description

As a member of the Maintenance and Engineering team, directs the design and installation of new or replacement of electrical and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified. Responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the electrical engineer’s responsibility. May also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

•    Ensures engineering drawings, maintenance procedures and technical information are kept up to date.
•    Provide direction to maintenance associates and contract labor
•    Lead the design and development of electrical projects and initiatives within the plant
•    Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.
•    Assist planners/scheduler to develop detailed shutdown work plans.
•    Optimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts and minimize stock holding costs.
•    Develop & organize maintenance associates in electrical automation, maintenance and safety.
•    Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from reoccurring.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Experience & Qualifications

•    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer or Automation engineering
•    2 year’s industrial maintenance engineer experience

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

•    Experience in the implementation of industrial automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes
•    Project management experience
•    Experience with Rockwell Automation products

Skills & Competencies

•    Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
•    Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
•    Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principals of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
•    Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems
•    Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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