Electrical Engineer in Lafayette

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• Participate in regular meetings with Operations and Maintenance Manager to review project prioritization, CARs and upcoming initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Troubleshoots critical machine breakdowns through root cause analysis.
• Manages machine control code modification, creation and documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends and designs basic upgrades to machine electrical systems with current technology to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee the startup and commissioning of basic upgrades.
• Recommends and assists in developing of basic preventative maintenance program of plant power distribution equipment.
• Instructors and mentors Engineering and Shop Floor Maintenance Technicians.
• Assists in the identification and procurement of critical electrical spare parts.
• Directs outside contractors in performing electrical projects and repairs.
• Assists in the development and writing of bid specifications for new and upgrade processes and equipment.
• Assists in the evaluation of quotations for functional/operational feasibility and code/regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the evaluation costs related to services, parts and equipment.
• Manages basic to moderately complex capital projects. Includes design, cost, personnel, equipment, functionality, regulatory/code compliance and time line management.