USA - Electrical Engineering and Ops Manager

Job Summary: The Electrical Plant Manager is responsible for leading, expanding, and optimizing electrical operations across Alabama based facilities. This role will play a critical part in scaling operations, including increasing plant capacity while ensuring safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.The successful candidate will build and lead a high performing Alabama electrical team including Engineering, Design, and Production as well manage external contractors, collaborate closely with cross-functional Engineering, Production and QA teams to support ongoing and future projects. Job Duties & Responsibilities: 1.    U.S. Operations Expansion & Capacity Growth•    Lead the planning and execution of electrical production expansion to support increasing of Alabama facilities.•    Develop and implement scalable electrical production systems, standards, and processes across Alabama facilities.•    Ensure all production activities meet regulatory, safety, and industry standards. 2.    Team Development & Leadership•    Build, recruit, and develop an Alabama based electrical engineering and production team.•    Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to ensure a high-performing organization.•    Establish skills development programs and secession planning.•    Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 3.    Contractor & Vendor Management•    Oversee and coordinate external electrical contractors.•    Develop contractor strategies to support expansion and ongoing plant needs.•    Manage contractor bidding processes, contract negotiations, and performance evaluation.•    Ensure contractors adhere to company safety standards and project timelines. 4.    Cross-Functional Collaboration•    Partner closely with Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams.•    Support execution of capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.•    Provide technical expertise on electrical systems for new and existing projects.•    Align electrical priorities with production targets and operational goals. Job Qualifications: Education & Experience•    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (required).•    10+ years of experience in industrial or plant electrical systems.•    Proven experience in multi-site operations and facility expansion projects.•    Strong experience managing contractors and capital projects. Technical Skills•    Deep understanding of industrial power systems, controls, and automation.•    Experience with large-scale electrical infrastructure, commissioning, and upgrades.•    Knowledge of U.S. regulatory standards (NEC, OSHA, NFPA). Leadership & Soft Skills•    Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.•    Strong project management and organizational skills.•    Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration ability.•    Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capability. Key Success Metrics•    Successful build-out and commissioning of expanded facilities.•    Development of a skilled and scalable U.S. electrical team.•    Project delivery on time and within budget.•    Strong contractor performance and cost control. Travel Requirements•    Up to 25% travel within the U.S. to support multiple sites. Job Description Revision Dates:06/22/2026