Electrical & Automation Superintendent
Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Electrical and Automation Superintendent is responsible to provide leadership, resource management, coaching and technical expertise to supervisors, engineers, and technicians in the electrical department, oversee preventive maintenance orders in SAP, Improve Electrical PMRs and strategic control of electrical spare parts, to maintain lowest sustainable cost and achieve productivity and demand. Coordinate electrical design and development of new equipment and the modification of existing electrical equipment consistent with plant standards and for the improvement of plant performance including rate, availability, OEE, and MTBF.
Other responsibilities include facilitating the use of the PCS as a resource for the Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental, and Quality Departments.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Prevent downtime due to faults; continuous improvement to Electrical and Automation systems to both extend the life of existing equipment and facilitate eventual replacement.
- Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation. Assure integration of new systems into plant operations.
- Leadership in plant major shutdown Electrical activities, contractors, capex projects, and ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment.
- Work closely with Reliability and Mechanical Superintendents to analyze, improve and document all aspects of operations.
- Provide technical expertise in the field of electrical, power distribution, motors and transformers, arc flash study, electrical tests, electrical code, instrumentation, drives, PLC and troubleshooting.
- Support in the integration, maintenance, and application of Electrical systems, as well as the incorporation of equipment areas previously outside PCS scope, conversion of relay logic systems, and replacement or integration of PLCs.
- Identify improvement opportunities to maximize equipment life cycle and efficiency.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Electrical Engineering
Required Work Experience: Minimum 5 Years of Electrical Engineer experience in the cement or similar industrial facility
Additional Experience:
- Working knowledge of PLC and process control systems is preferred (ABB 800xA, Siemens S7).
- Experience in instrumentation, motors, starters and VFD’s, communication networks.
Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Travel Requirements: 10% for training, development and potential projects
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Hagerstown