Manager, Process Controls and Electrical Engineer
Position Overview
An established industrial manufacturing facility is seeking a Manager of Process Control and Electrical Engineering to lead technical efforts supporting production, maintenance, and capital projects in a complex operating environment.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management and project accountability. You will oversee a small engineering team and provide site leadership for process control systems, plant electrical infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process control and electrical engineers
- Set priorities, provide technical direction, and ensure effective execution of engineering work
- Coordinate internal resources and external contractors to deliver engineering solutions
- Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence
- Provide technical leadership for process automation, control systems, and plant electrical distribution
- Support production operations through advanced troubleshooting of control and electrical issues
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety codes, engineering standards, and plant policies
- Lead and support capital projects related to automation, electrical systems, and process improvements
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and project plans
- Manage project execution to meet functional, budgetary, and schedule expectations
- Partner with operations, maintenance, reliability, and other engineering disciplines
- Support long-range planning for infrastructure upgrades and modernization efforts
- Act as a technical resource for complex process, automation, and electrical challenges
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, process control, and/or electrical engineering roles
- Prior experience leading engineers or technical teams in a plant-based environment
- Strong background in:
- Industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, DCS or equivalent platforms)
- Electrical power distribution and motor control
- Industrial automation and instrumentation
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Experience
- Experience in chemical, materials, or energy-intensive manufacturing environments
- Exposure to legacy system modernization and automation standardization
- Experience managing contractors and system integrators
- Working knowledge of electrical safety programs and regulatory requirements
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