Electrical Automation Control Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Richmond, INSeeking a driven individual to join the Richmond, IN, engineering team. The ideal Electrical Engineer candidate is results-focused, thrives on technical challenges, and has strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on electrical engineering support for daily operations, troubleshooting, and resolving reliability issues in electrical and instrumentation systems.Collaborate in a team environment on routine and non-routine repair of instrumentation, analyzers, variable speed drives, controls, and other electrical equipment.Conduct technical reviews of instrumentation system designs and modifications.Drive improvements and reliability initiatives to optimize yields, capacity, costs, energy usage, and safety.Support the reliability of the site's power distribution infrastructure.Contribute to defining, specifying, and developing site capital project requirements.Keep equipment files and engineering documentation updated to ensure accuracy.Work independently or collaboratively to assess, design, train, and implement preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance, and perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.Provide electrical engineering assistance during plant and equipment outages.Aid in maintenance training and development activities to enhance the site's technical capabilities.Adhere to and promote safety, health, and welfare procedures for all employees and contractors.Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.Preferably 5+ years of experience as a Plant Electrical/Controls Engineer.Experience in plant site maintenance and engineering, especially in petrochemical facilities, is preferred.Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus.Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs, drives, MCCs, and AC motors.Strong knowledge of instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, level transmitters, sensors, and communication devices.Proficiency with switchgear equipment up to 13.8kV.Familiarity with PM/PDM best practices.Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team to enhance supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.Results-oriented with the ability to set and act on priorities.Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and math skills.Competent in Windows Software Suite and general computer use.