Job Description
Job Description
Electrical Engineer
Location: Cincinnati
About the Role
Emery Oleochemicals is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support capital projects, plant reliability, and electrical/instrumentation systems across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable electrical infrastructure in a chemical processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate electrical scope during construction, commissioning, and project handover
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Develop and review electrical designs (single-line diagrams, grounding plans, motor control schematics) in compliance with NEC
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Perform electrical calculations to support system design and equipment selection
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Generate and review loop drawings, instrument plans, and specification sheets
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Partner with engineering consultants on power distribution systems for capital projects
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Prepare design specifications and scopes for small to mid-size projects
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Support Maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical/instrumentation issues
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Participate in FAT, commissioning, and start-up activities
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Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
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Recommend and ensure proper installation of electrical equipment
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Maintain and improve site electrical standards
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
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2–5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
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Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including classified areas
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Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation
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Exposure to medium voltage systems preferred
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Experience in chemical or process manufacturing preferred
Preferred Skills
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Experience with PLC/DCS systems
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Understanding of process safety (PSM) and MOC
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Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills