Electrical Maintenance Project Engineer

job summary:

Electrical Maintenance Project Engineer needed for a client in Ghent Kentucky. This person provides professional electrical engineering service and technical support to the Maintenance and Operations departments. This role focuses on analyzing, re-designing, re-engineering, and retrofitting plant machinery and electrical equipment to maximize production line uptime, enhance product quality, boost overall productivity, and reduce operational costs.

location: Ghent, Kentucky job type: Permanent work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions

Project Coordination & Problem Analysis

• Project Prioritization: Coordinate tasks and set project priorities within the assigned plant area.
• Equipment Diagnostics: Investigate and define electrical equipment and machinery issues to repair damaged components, lower maintenance costs, and increase line uptime.

Equipment Re-Engineering & Upgrades

• Design & Retrofitting: Re-design, re-engineer, and retrofit electrical systems and machinery that are damaged, outdated, poorly designed, or incorrectly utilized to optimize performance and product quality.

Project Management & Execution

• Scoping & Technical Documentation: Define project scopes, create engineering drawings/layouts, author technical reports, generate cost estimates, write work orders, and prepare detailed specifications.
• Bidding & Procurement: Solicit vendor bids, make recommendations to management, secure purchasing approvals, and acquire required equipment and materials.
• Installation & Commissioning: Partner directly with Maintenance and Operations personnel to supervise and execute equipment retrofits and installations.

Maintenance Support & Cost Control

• Technical Assistance: Provide technical expertise to Maintenance teams across projects and programs to avoid costly downtime and increase equipment utilization.
• Project Cost Coding: Work closely with accounting personnel to ensure proper financial coding for all projects and expenditures.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• OSHA Standards: Ensure all engineering designs, construction, equipment modifications, and installations comply strictly with OSHA health and safety regulations and guidelines.

Professional Development & Continuous Improvement

• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed on new equipment, techniques, and industry advancements through technical journals, professional organizations, vendor relations, trade shows, and continuing education.
• Process Improvement: Actively participate in plant continuous improvement initiatives.

qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience Programming and troubleshooting PLCs

Experience: 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment recommended.

Core Skills: Basic computer proficiency; knowledge of electrical engineering principles, project scoping, work order administration, and OSHA compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.