Electrical Engineer

Background

  • Works under general direction of the Engineering Director in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
  • Limited responsibility to provide team with expertise in the design and layout of electrical systems using developed subsystems, industry standard components and, when required, some elements of original design.

Tasks

  • Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning
  • Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical equipment, instruments, facilities, components, and systems for chemical manufacturing plant
  • Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
  • Prepare specifications and purchase materials and equipment
  • Investigate and test vendor products
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
  • Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
  • Investigate complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures
  • Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs; develop budgets, estimate labor/material/construction costs
  • Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering projects
  • Keep abreast of new methods and developments for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developments

Specifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Three (3) years experience
  • Knowledge of:
    • Theories, principles, methods and procedures of electrical engineering (Basic level)
    • Mathematics and statistics (Broad level)
    • AutoCAD Inventor preferred
    • MS Office software package
  • Skill in:
    • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects
    • Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
    • Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process divisions
    • Responding to rapidly changing demands
  • Ability to:
    • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
    • Develop creative solutions to problems
    • Meet deadlines
    • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
    • Perform field investigation and provide services within a chemical manufacturing plant
    • Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

FLSA

  • Exempt
Application:
    If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume, and completed application to:

Jost Chemical Company
8150 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
Fax 314.813.1906
Email: jobs@jostchemical.com

Jost Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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