Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Engineer, Power
Key details
- Location
- Lake Forest, IL, United States
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 10–15 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 20h ago
Skills
autocadcommissioningelectrical designelectrical safetyelectrical systemsnecnfpa 70epower distributionpower systemsprotective relayingroot cause analysisshort circuit analysisskm powertoolsswitchgeartechnical supporttroubleshooting
About the role
Job Title: Area Manufacturing Manager, PowerPosition Reports To: Sr Director, Electrical ReliabilityOperational Area: Containerboard Mills / Corporate Engineering
Position Purpose
This position is a key member of the Corporate Electrical Reliability organization and is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and continuous optimization of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems across PCA containerboard mills. The role provides technical leadership for electrical power systems, supports capital project execution, develops corporate standards and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and support for all aspects of electrical power systems, with primary emphasis on low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment, protective relays, and system reliability.
Support and actively participate in multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering leadership for project scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities across all areas.
Lead electrical design activities, including power system studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and development of functional specifications.
Provide construction oversight, commissioning, startup, and operational support for new installations and major upgrades.
Develop and maintain corporate electrical standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system performance.
Provide technical support to mill personnel for troubleshooting and resolving issues involving power distribution equipment, protective relays, motors, instrumentation, and related electrical systems.
Identify and drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis, equipment assessments, and implementation of corrective actions.
Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing technical services to ensure reliable operation of critical electrical infrastructure and successful execution of capital and reliability initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Ten to fifteen years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical system design, including power distribution, protective relay coordination, power system studies (SKM), and applicable industry standards.
Proven experience with the installation, coordination, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and electrical safety best practices.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
Preferred Qualifications
Pulp and paper industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, and 15 kV) power systems.
Familiarity with protective relay platforms, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and emergency power systems.
Experience performing or reviewing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.
Demonstrated project leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on electrical reliability and system uptime.
Position Purpose
This position is a key member of the Corporate Electrical Reliability organization and is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and continuous optimization of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems across PCA containerboard mills. The role provides technical leadership for electrical power systems, supports capital project execution, develops corporate standards and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and support for all aspects of electrical power systems, with primary emphasis on low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment, protective relays, and system reliability.
Support and actively participate in multidisciplinary capital project teams, providing electrical engineering leadership for project scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities across all areas.
Lead electrical design activities, including power system studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and development of functional specifications.
Provide construction oversight, commissioning, startup, and operational support for new installations and major upgrades.
Develop and maintain corporate electrical standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system performance.
Provide technical support to mill personnel for troubleshooting and resolving issues involving power distribution equipment, protective relays, motors, instrumentation, and related electrical systems.
Identify and drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis, equipment assessments, and implementation of corrective actions.
Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Working Relationships
This position works closely with mill management, maintenance and operations personnel, engineering teams, project managers, contractors, and manufacturing technical services to ensure reliable operation of critical electrical infrastructure and successful execution of capital and reliability initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Ten to fifteen years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical system design, including power distribution, protective relay coordination, power system studies (SKM), and applicable industry standards.
Proven experience with the installation, coordination, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems and equipment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and electrical safety best practices.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, with travel requirements exceeding 75%.
Preferred Qualifications
Pulp and paper industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV, 13.8 kV, and 15 kV) power systems.
Familiarity with protective relay platforms, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and emergency power systems.
Experience performing or reviewing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.
Demonstrated project leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills focused on electrical reliability and system uptime.
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