Electrical Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for providing professional Electrical Engineering service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the redesign, modification, re-engineering and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to improve quality and productivity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates and sets priority for the projects in the respective area.

2. Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line uptime.

3. Re-designs, re-engineers and/or retro-fits machinery and equipment that needs upgrading, is damaged, is poorly designed or is incorrectly used in order to improve quality and productivity, to repair damaged equipment, to save money and to improve production line uptime.

4. Defines and scopes projects, makes engineering drawings or layouts, writes engineering reports, makes cost estimates, obtains bids, writes work orders, makes recommendations to management, obtains approval to purchase necessary equipment and materials, and works with Maintenance and Operations Personnel to retro-fit and install.

5. Communicates and coordinates with Maintenance Personnel to provide technical expertise and support on the full range of maintenance projects and programs to reduce maintenance costs, avoid costly downtime, and increase equipment utilization.

6. Works closely with accounting personnel to ensure proper coding of all projects.

7. Follows OSHA regulations as it applies to engineering design, constructions, maintenance, and equipment installation to assure NAS compliance to safety and health requirements.

8. Keeps abreast of new equipment and techniques by reading appropriate journals, associating with professional organizations, trade associations, colleagues, equipment vendors, service companies, consultants, and government agencies, and attending conferences, training courses, and continuing education courses as appropriate.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Other duties as assigned.

2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of Technical Degree from approved University/College. (BS/BA)

Basic computer skills required.

One year experience recommended in an Industrial Environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Mobility in plant.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.

The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Visual ability with or without correction.

Communication abilities.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

2. Follow Company safety rules.

3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.

4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
   a. Safety shoes
   b. Safety glasses
   c. Hearing protection
   d. Hard Hat

Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
f. Fire Retardant clothing
g. Acid PPE

1. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.

2. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.

3. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations.

4. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

2. Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct.

2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account.

3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein.

4. Abiding by all security procedures.

5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information.

7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.