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Electrical Engineer - Paper Manufacturing

CyberCoders
Full-time
On-site
$130,000 - $160,000 USD yearly
Title: Electrical Engineer - PAPER MANUFACTURING

Location: Multiple Locations (See Bottom of Job Ad) - Relocation Assistance Offered for the right candidate.

Salary: $130,000-$160,000/Year + Benefits

Requirements: 5+ Years in a Electrical Engineering role and hold a degree from a credited university. This candidate will show leadership in past roles as well as have experience in high-speed manufacturing in Paper/Milling Plants. If you are the right candidate for this role, please read on!

What You Will Be Doing
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical failures in pulp mill equipment, conveyors, refiners, digesters, recovery boilers, paper machines, and drying systems.
• Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs to improve system reliability.
• Perform arc flash analysis, electrical load calculations, and power system studies to optimize electrical performance.
• Support and maintain PLC and DCS control systems, including troubleshooting, programming modifications, and upgrades.

What You Need For This Position
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and system optimization in a paper pulp mill or heavy industrial environment.
• Proficiency in working with PLC/DCS programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.).
• Experience with medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) power distribution systems preferred.
• Previous work experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), or ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, and motor controls.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting PLCs, DCS, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience in power distribution, load calculations, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work orders and tracking maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical failures quickly.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

What's In It For You
• Competitive Salary: $130,000-$160,000/Year + Benefits
• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Package
• PTO

Locations: Cordova, NC - Natchez, MS & Elmwood Park, NJ

If you feel like you fit the above criteria and are on the market for a new role as a Electrical Engineer, please email me directly: kelly.taylor@cybercoders.com

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Kelly Taylor - Executive Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/18/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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