Plant Reliability Engineer - Electrical at Hemlock Semiconductor Ops LLC in Hemlock, Michigan

Job Description:

This job is located in Hemlock, Michigan.

As the largest producer of high-purity polysilicon in the United States, Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) draws on the talents of nearly 1,200 employees and contractors to provide the material critical to two high-tech, high-growth industries: electronics and solar energy. And we’re always looking to recruit top talent to our community-oriented company.

HSC has a high-performance culture where talent and hard work matter. We value the unique perspectives, educational background, experiences, and ways of thinking of all of our employees.

HSC offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, vacation, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. Relocation packages are offered based on candidates current residence/location.

Summary

Electrical plant reliability engineer is responsible for development, strategic management, operability and maintainability of power distribution and electrical assets across the site. They will be aligned to Plant Engineering Team and responsible for maximizing reliability of electrical assets by driving defect elimination using Root Cause Analysis skills, technical knowledge, troubleshooting and project support. They will work with the Reliability Technical Leader for the area on both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight to manage maintenance and reliability performance.

Essential Functions

• Provide maintenance, safety, and engineering support for all power distribution equipment. Main interface with plant operations power systems and utility company. Knowledge of application, operation troubleshooting of power distribution systems, such as:
  
  
  
  
  • Distribution of industrial voltages of 480V, 5kV, 15kV and 35kV
  
  
  • Switchgear, breakers, contactors, and switchgear control systems
  
  
  • Power distribution transformers
  
  
  • Power metering
  
  
  • System protection equipment and evaluation
  
  
  • Generators
  
  
  • Automatic Transfer switches
  
  
  • Low and medium voltage distribution cabling
  
  
  
  


• Provide maintenance, and engineering support for all building power system applications of industrial electrical equipment, such as:
  
  
  
  
  • General circuits & electronics
  
  
  • Building Wiring & Feeder Circuits
  
  
  • Lighting
  
  
  • Variable Speed Drives
  
  
  • Low and medium voltage motors
  
  
  • Low & medium voltage Motor Control Centers
  
  
  • UPS
  
  
  • Small Transformers
  
  
  
  


• Provide maintenance, and engineering support for all electrical process heating applications, which includes skills such as:
  
  
  
  
  • Power electronics
  
  
  • Control systems
  
  
  • Interface with all types of communication systems
  
  
  • Methodologies of power control systems
  
  
  
  


• Application of distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers.


• Ensures availability of physical assets.


• Drives recovery from electrical upsets.


• Monitors, reports, and responds to defined reliability KPIs.


• Verifies the effectiveness of operator performed preventative maintenance. Reviews technical findings and adjusts long-term plans accordingly.


• Leads Level 0-1 root cause investigations.


• Participates in project and Management of Change reliability reviews.


• Supports the definition and implementation of maintain and reliability improvement projects within defined workflows.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Member of the Emergency Management Team as assigned.


• Commodity program leader as assigned.


• Off business hours availability support for electrical outages and maintenance support


• Project sponsor and engineering support of electrical projects for the PMO Team as needed.

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering


• Preference: Electrical Power Engineering Concentration within industrial or utility applications


• Preference: Professional Engineering License

Required Work Experience

• Preference: 5 years of experience within industrial facilities, utilities, or engineering organization with electrical power distribution equipment

Hiring Manager: Jerod Stout

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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