What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electrical Engineer position at Worthington Steel?
Worthington Steel is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team to assist in driving capital projects, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on role collaborates closely with operations and maintenance to enhance facility performance. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of progressive engineering experience, and a preferred background in steel processing. The candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions across diverse projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in regular meetings with Operations and Maintenance Manager to review project prioritization, CARs and upcoming initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 in coordination with the Quality Manager.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
- Troubleshoots critical machine breakdowns through root cause analysis.
- Manages machine control code modification, creation and documentation.
- Researches, analyzes, recommends and designs basic upgrades to machine electrical systems with current technology to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
- Oversee the startup and commissioning of basic upgrades.
- Recommends and assists in developing of basic preventative maintenance program of plant power distribution equipment.
- Instructors and mentors Engineering and Shop Floor Maintenance Technicians.
- Assists in the identification and procurement of critical electrical spare parts.
- Directs outside contractors in performing electrical projects and repairs.
- Assists in the development and writing of bid specifications for new and upgrade processes and equipment.
- Assists in the evaluation of quotations for functional/operational feasibility and code/regulatory compliance.
- Assists in the evaluation costs related to services, parts and equipment.
- Manages basic to moderately complex capital projects. Includes design, cost, personnel, equipment, functionality, regulatory/code compliance and time line management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Experience & Skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all organizational levels.
- Experience with steel processing (Preferred)
- Intermediate project management skills related to tasks and basic capital projects
- Knowledge of plant level safe work practices and procedures
- Knowledge of national electric code, UL, OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to program, Program Logic Controls (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and other level one machine control devices
- Knowledge of electrical systems technology that will result in systems being upgraded as needed
- Knowledge of safety protocol such lockout/Tagout and safe electrical work practices
- Strong attention to detail and consistent work patterns
- Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace
- Ability to work in a team
- PLC, AC and DC drive training
- Advanced industrial electrical training
- High voltage training (Level I, II and III)