Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing

A leading chemical manufacturing facility in Greenville, OH is seeking a highly skilled Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer to support the reliability, safety, and automation of the plant’s electrical systems and process instrumentation. This is a key engineering role responsible for optimizing electrical infrastructure, leading capital projects, and ensuring compliance with industrial safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems, including switchgear, electrical distribution panels, lighting systems, and emergency power systems, while maintaining full arc flash compliance and electrical safety protocols.
• Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), engineering drawings, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for all electrical and instrumentation components; ensure documentation and system configurations are current and compliant.
• Support and lead capital projects by preparing bid packages, developing construction documentation, and writing technical specifications for new installations and system upgrades.
• Drive process automation improvements through the application of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to enhance system reliability and process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, operations, procurement, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with technical goals.
• Utilize SAP for maintenance planning, inventory management, and procurement workflows. Employ Microsoft Office and MS Project for project scheduling, technical reporting, and internal communication.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to instrumentation technicians, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to best practices in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven expertise in electrical distribution systems, industrial instrumentation, and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment within chemical manufacturing or similar industrial process industries.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to respond to non-routine, emergency, and critical situations, including plant shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities.

Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer, chemical manufacturing, electrical systems, process instrumentation, arc flash compliance, P&IDs, engineering drawings, capital projects, automation, DCS, PLCs, VFDs, SAP, MS Project, electrical distribution systems, Process Safety Management (PSM), instrumentation technicians, electrical engineering, plant shutdowns, startups, commissioning, technical documentation, project execution