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Manufacturing Lead Electrical Engineer

Outokumpu Chrome Oy, El Paso, TX, United States


Lead Electrical Engineer
We are a global leader in Stainless Steel and seek a dynamic Lead Electrical Engineer to lead Melt Shop Maintenance engineers, specialists, and electricians to perform all tasks related to maintaining the reliability and safety of the Melt Shop and associated equipment. The role will guide them to deliver creative solutions that exceed standard engineering results, spend time researching, and challenge staff, vendors, and engineering firms to devise original concepts that transform the company into an industry leader.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering degree with additional certifications or 10 years equivalent work experience

Master of Engineering degree preferred

Experience with Electric Arc Furnaces, Switchgear, Power Distribution, Controls and Control Systems, especially Siemens and Allen-Bradley

Advanced practical understanding of electrical drawings and schematics, as well as related mechanical and hydraulic drawings

PMP/CAPM preferred

Understanding of reliability-centered maintenance programs, predictive maintenance technologies, reliability and asset management

Advanced troubleshooter of all equipment failures (variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, scales, temperature devices, etc.)

Experience as a project managing, service engineer, or equipment designer beneficial

Knowledge in multiple functional areas including engineering, operations, continuous improvement, project management, capital project, and project budgeting beneficial

Skills

Effective communication of plans and new designs to management

Develop creative solutions to improve asset performance

Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in an industrial environment and engineering economics

Leadership, communication skills, and drive for continuous improvement of self and others

Key Responsibilities

Provides advice and counsel by utilizing knowledge of engineering design principles, practices, project management, and reliability practices

Suggests and implements innovative and cost‑effective solutions to resolve maintenance/reliability issues

Develops and maintains working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and consulting firms

Serves as project manager or technical lead for continuous improvement projects and capex projects

Work with reliability engineers to develop long‑term plans (3-5 years) for capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and rebuilds of assets

Drives continuous improvement by utilizing reliability and maintenance best practices

Promotes world‑class maintenance manufacturing and ensures maintenance, operations, engineering, purchasing, and stores work closely together to achieve success

Manages engineering resources to complete projects and support development of the engineering staff

Works with the team to improve equipment reliability and performance

Manages overall department projects and provides updates as requested

Works with the engineering team to ensure critical projects are completed in a timely manner and critical paths of projects and outages are met

Physical Requirements

Utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards

Ability to climb safely (stairs, ramps) and walk long distances, maintain good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles

Withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperatures for extended periods

Exposure to wet or humid conditions, vibrations, dust, and asphalt

Work in high‑noise environment where hearing protection is required

Frequent use of hand or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials

Work in areas with strong magnetic fields

Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by the position

Frequently reach with hands and arms

Communicate using radios, phones, or intercom systems

Perform physically demanding work including lifting/moving up to 50 lbs with proper lifting techniques

Safely use power and hand tools

Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment for tasks and diagnostic purposes, including overhead cranes

Salary Range
106,100-145,900 plus monthly bonus.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options

PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave

Retirement plan with company matching 6%

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance may be offered

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-225-9748 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.

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