POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO:       Project Engineering - Electrical Lead

FLSA STATUS:      Exempt

SUPERVISES:        None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Electrical Project Engineer possesses, understands, and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.  Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility.  The Electrical Project Engineer’s essential functions include: 

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams to develop project scope and requirements
• Develop and manage project scope, resourcing plan, budget, and schedule
• Prepare capital authorizations
• Develop specifications and evaluate technical engineering and equipment bid packages
• Administer engineering, equipment purchase and installation contracts
• Coordinate and manage installations and outages
• Track and report final project performance, schedule, and cost compliance
• Review design packages and drawings for compliance with contract documents and Kaiser standards
• Coordinate with internal Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Engineering resources to achieve project objectives
• Participate in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications
• Assist in trouble-shooting equipment control and electrical systems
• Coordinate and support electrical safety initiatives and Kaiser electrical standards

EDUCATION  

 An undergraduate degree in BSEE or BSET is required. 

EXPERIENCE                  

This individual will possess:          

• Minimum of 5 years previous electrical engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with functional and performance-based specification development
• Familiarity with electrical and control system design including key documents such as schematics diagrams, single lines, P&ID and control narratives
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems, AC/DC motors and drive systems and National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E
• Knowledge of control system theory, instrumentation, PLC based control systems and safety systems
• Excellent analytical skills including knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong Word, Excel, MS Project skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work in teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES                   

• Autonomous and self-starter
• Highly organized, systematic, and precise
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance technicians, other engineers and managers
• Analytical understanding and critical thinking are of primary importance
• Energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building organization.
• Willing to work occasional flexible hours to support 24 x 7 manufacturing operations

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. The employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

• Approximately 80% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 20% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

Benefits

• Salary range $100,000-$130,000 per year depending on experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (2-4 weeks depending on experience)
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation