Simpson
Tacoma Kraft Company
Title: Electrical
Project Engineer - COLLEGE Date: 3/18/2013
Reports
to: Engineering Manager
Simpson
is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer – College, with the ability to learn,
adapt and apply a wide range of electrical and control engineering practices on
capital projects throughout the Mill operations. Incumbent will work under the direction of a
mentor (senior electrical project engineer) and be asked to perform a wide
variety of tasks but will report directly to the engineering manager.
Electrical Project Engineer Job Duties:
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Manage assigned approved
capital and major maintenance projects including under $250K:
o
developing scope based
on goals or intent of project
o
estimating project costs
and projected RIO
o
developing and adhering
to project schedule
o
writing request for
funding, work scopes, specifications and requisitions
o
developing and approving
drawings (both generated in house and submitted by vendors)
o
Use the mill standard to
design systems and equipment installations
o
Hire, manage and
coordinate activities of contractors and consultants ensuring adherence to work
scopes, schedules and quoted contract costs
o
Continuously monitor
project schedule and costs resolving issues and problems that could adversely
affect project outcome
o
Reporting and
communicating project status to management and operational department leads
o
Identify spare parts
required and complete all punch list items in a timely manner
o
Provide project close
out including financial, filing of documentation, training of mill personnel
and establishing new equipment files.
·
Estimate
future projects
including costs, scope and schedule from class 50 to class 10 level
·
Actively research and
present new opportunities to improve safety, environmental compliance,
efficiency and productivity and reduce costs.
·
Evaluate large
industrial plant electrical distribution systems using Easy Power modeling
software.
·
Provide
for the safety, reliability and legal compliance of equipment, facilities and
process systems by ensuring compliance with all applicable codes,
specifications, and regulations.
·
Provide troubleshooting
assistance to operational and maintenance department when requested including
updating, upgrading and/or modifying existing electrical control and power
distribution systems.
·
Write and/or re-write
program code and ladder logic based on process equipment and instrument
functional descriptions.
·
Participate in maintenance
24 hr on-call duties throughout the year (potentially including holidays) and
be available via phone to assist with mill upsets
·
Learn mill systems while looking for
strategies to improve electrical system utilization and reliability and assist in developing, updating and maintaining mill design
standards to stay current with new technologies
·
Maintain/update
documentation including technical manuals and drawings for existing systems and
new installations.
·
Assist other engineers
both within and outside the department as requested.
·
Participate in core
groups focused on specific mill issues, opportunities, and problems including
conducting injury and/or equipment failure investigations.
·
Attend training and
technical seminars
·
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications,
Knowledge, Skill, Ability and Education:
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Knowledge
of power distribution systems and equipment up to an including 110 KV
·
Knowledge
of instrumentation, PLC Controls and DCS Controls for the following
specific control system platforms:
o
Honeywell TDC 3000, HW
Experion, and HW Measurex
o
Allen Bradley PLC5,
SLC5/05, RSLogix 5, 500 & 5000, Control Logix, RSView (FactoryTalk View)
and associated Rockwell software and solutions
o
Bailey DCS utilizing Composer
o
GE DC 2000, Proficy and Cimplicity
and TMEIC VFD’s
o
Data acquisition systems
including Honeywell PHD and Capstone
·
Possess the ability to
learn and apply electrical design principles to a wide variety of interests
including AC and DC relay logic, PLC and DCS based control systems, Variable
speed AC and DC drives, high voltage switching procedures, lighting, relays,
soft starts, etc.
·
Assist in performing root
cause analysis, collecting and interpreting process data and applying results by
analyzing and summarizing information and trends to resolve systematic or
reoccurring control issues.
·
Be an energetic
self-starter, possessing a demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to
research and present findings on new technology that meets business and regulatory
requirements
·
Some experience with Power
distribution and Easy Power modeling software as well
as Electrical metering and electrical systems predictive maintenance
testing procedures is desired.
·
Able to learn how to program PLC,
DCS and HMI systems as well as perform PID Loop tuning and calibration of
instrumentation for flow, pressure, temperature and level.
·
Proficient in the use of AutoCad for
reading and comprehending blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, and
control one-line diagrams.
·
Knowledge on how to use and apply NEC,
NEMA, IEC and UL standards
·
Proven leadership and
interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal skills are required to
effectively contribute and lead teams with diverse backgrounds including OEM’s,
Contractors, Design Consultants, Mill Operations, and Mill Maintenance
Personnel.
·
Some experience with estimating
and implementing capital projects on time and within budget by controlling
project costs by developing competitive bid packages, monitoring expenditures
and administering contractor contracts.
·
0-5 year’s industrial electrical and/or
controls experience required including design, implementation, commissioning
and troubleshooting.
·
Desired qualifications
also include a basic knowledge of:
o
Pulp and paper manufacturing process
o
Boiler
combustion systems
o
Turbine
generators control systems
o
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
o
Good working knowledge of other
engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical and environmental.
·
Minimum of 2-year degree in either Electrical
Engineering, Instrumentation, Controls or other related field from an
accredited school. BS degree in
Electrical Engineering preferred.
Please
apply by sending resume to: rick.nicholson@simpson.com
If
you have questions please call 253-596-0339
Simpson is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
