Location: Kingston,GA, USA
SummaryThe Utility (Electrical) Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of all electrical facilities and instrumentation across production sites and offices. This role encompasses engineering, planning, purchasing, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring and distribution systems. The engineer provides guidelines for the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and implements energy-saving initiatives through effective management and efficiency improvements of electrical installations. The role requires collaboration with various teams and some on-call support for urgent complex issues.Require QualificationsEducation:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalentExperience:At least 5 years of relevant experienceSkills:Communication skillsWorking level proficiency in English (verbal and written).Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Preferred QualificationsExperience in utility facility planning and management in an industrial plant environment (e.g., EV Battery, LCD, OLED manufacturing)Electricity Engineer or Electrical Engineer license or equivalentProficiency with AutoCAD or similar programsKey Areas of ResponsibilityMaintenance Planning/Management:Establish and manage annual maintenance and repair plans and budgetsRequest renovations and issue purchase orders (P/O)Oversee maintenance and repair performanceInvestment Planning/Management:Develop and manage annual investment plans and budgetsReview facility investment techniques and construction drawings (Electrical single line diagram, Control and Protection schematic diagram, electrical layouts, etc.)Draft specifications for new construction and public use documentsRequest quotations for new facilities and issue construction purchase ordersMonitor facility investment performanceFacility Inspection and Technical Support:Review and repair facilities based on system requestsManage and update facility operation manualsConduct regular facility inspections (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly)Identify and report on facility abnormalities; manage historical recordsPlan and implement operation efficiency optimizationsManage electrical substations and control panelsEnergy Saving Planning and Performance Management:Analyze energy usage trends by equipmentIdentify and manage potential energy-saving opportunitiesTrack and report on monthly energy-saving performanceGovernment Relations:Respond to regular court inspections of electrical facilitiesAudit Preparation and Response:Create and manage documents required by PSM/ISOImplement measures to improve facilities and correct non-conformitiesConstruction Management/Supervising:Supervise construction related to electrical facility repairs, extensions, or production line changesRequest and inspect facility parts and materialsEmergency Planning and Response:Plan and execute emergency training for natural disasters, power outages, and hazardous releasesDemands and EnvironmentsPhysical and Mental Demands:In the office: Must wear company-provided uniformsIn production sites: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, and safety glassesWork Environment:Usual office environment and production/construction sitesRisk of electric shock: 230kV electrical substation (owned/operated by Georgia Power), production facility substation (25kV and below voltage level), distribution board, production facility control panel, socket-outlet, etc.Risk of high temperature: 104122F outside the quarter dryer, hot oil boiler (356392F)Risk of explosion/noise: Discrete gas explosion in electric room, noise (approx. 65db)Key Per ormance Indicators (Internal Use Only):Energy saving rateElectrical facility shutdowns (target: less than 2 times)Facility standardization rateCategorizing/upgrade of manuals/checklists for electrical systemsTroubleshooting electrical systemsCore CompetenciesProfessional Competencies:Understanding of electrical distribution systems and materials including electrical switchgear, MCC, variable speed drive, UPS, PDP(Power Distribution Panel)Ability to measure and control various parameters (temperature, voltage, current, megger test, insulation, pressure, level,