Electrical Department Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Interacts with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources
Conducts performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring process as related to department personnel, encourage and develop intangible skillsets among department members (e.G., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.)
Reviews and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools
Utilize and encourage improvements and problem-solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost
Maintains effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients
Performs as lead electrical engineer on single or multi-discipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored.
Design and specification of transformers, motor control centers, switchgear, power and control panels, generators, grounding systems, lighting systems, security and fire alarm systems, heat tracing systems and related industrial plant systems.
Perform basic power system equipment commissioning and start-up in the field.
Review supplier quotations and create bid tabulations
Reviews department calculations and documents, inter-department check sets and submittals to verify compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Assists in developing resolutions to field design/constructability issues
Provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures
Observes safety and security procedures;
reports potentially unsafe conditions;
uses equipment and materials properly
Accepts other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university;
Professional Engineer (PE) license mandatory.
Ten (10) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas:
Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing
Fluent knowledge of all facets of industrial power systems including project execution including conceptualization, funding, design, construction, and commissioning
Thorough working knowledge of industrial power and lighting systems and industrial control systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, AutoCAD MEP and Revit software
Possess a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 30, NFPA 497, NFPA 499, IEEE 1584, Building Codes and NFPA70E
Experience with power systems, overcurrent protection, protective relaying, power system device coordination, Arc Flash Studies, control wiring schematic diagrams and detail control drawings
Ability to specify power system distribution equipment thru 35kV
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Authorize a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
Submit to a drug test post offer
Possess a valid drivers license
Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel, including the potential for occasional extended assignments
Min. 10 to max. 20 years’ experience;
industrial-type, process chemical projects (hazardous/flammable environments, industrial equipment);
lighting/grounding/medium voltage power distribution, load studies, arc flash studies, electrical area classification;
Salary detail -$125K to $175K