Electrical Engineer

Role Description

The Electrical Engineer provides required electrical expertise to the team of engineers, I&E professionals, maintenance personnel, and production personnel at the Green River plant in the support of soda ash production in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner.

Duties Roles and Responsibilities

• Obsolescence identification and infrastructure planning (and Underground mine electrical - if assigned to mine).  
• Develop budgets, schedules, and specifications for new electrical infrastructures.  
• Understands electrical requirements (and underground mine electrical - if assigned to mine) and ensures these requirements are met and maintained.  
• Works in partnership with the Mine and Refinery.  
• Responsible for Arc flash protection review and project implementation.  
• Develops capital projects based on the identified needs of the mine and leads them to completion as the project manager.  
• Supports the underground mine environment 60-70% of the time working with and in support of the underground mine I&E department.  
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, leads by example.  
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes while focusing on safety and best practices.  
• Performs tasks in accordance with the quality and environmental management systems established according to the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO14001 2015 standards. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to learn and implement new technologies and manage increasing levels of complexity.  
• High aptitude and significant experience in VFD programming (ABB), PLC Systems (Allen Bradley) and GEI fix. 
• Advanced experience with troubleshooting industrial control and power systems.  
• Advanced working knowledge and ability to implement National Electrical Code (NEC) as applicable to surface refinery and/or underground mine projects.  
• Outstanding communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization. 
• Proven complex project management skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Well organized, dependable, punctual, strong work ethic. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required. 
• Minimum 15 years’ experience providing electrical support in an underground mine and/or an industrial processing facility required.  
• Experienced with applicable mine health, safety, and environmental regulations required.  
• Strong knowledge of underground mining processes and MSHA regulations required.  
• Preferred certifications: MSHA Electrical Card, Journeyman or Master Electrician.  

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Prolonged periods in a noisy environment.  
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.  
• Ability to walk or stand on uneven surfaces.  
• Able to meet physical demands of the position.