Facility Electrical Engineer
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 US
Job Description
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Lead the startup and checkout of electrical systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- Responsible for safe startup of electrical systems. Perform safety risk assessments to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
- Planning of daily activities and coordination of multiple startup activities. Approve and coordinate work to be performed each day for multiple systems in an area.
- Conduct field coordination meetings using Organizational Risk Management boards to identify all hazards and determine mitigation strategies. Development of Safe Plan of Action for all tasks.
- Breaker/Disconnect alignments.
- Lock-Out / Tag-Out
- Post signage and barricades, as needed.
- Completing installation documentation.
- Energization of electrical power, per written startup plans.
- Walk down of electrical systems for acceptance by commissioning team.
- Troubleshoot equipment/system performance issues with support from the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and engineering resources.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Will consider relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- 7+ years of facility and equipment electrical systems start-up experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single line diagrams.
- Must have “hands on” electrical energization experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate with team members and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite daily in Kalamazoo, MI.
Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Schmitz
Technical Recruiter
Mike Schmitz is an esteemed Recruiting Team Leader specializing in the Life Sciences Division. With an impressive tenure of over 12 years at Sterling and a remarkable 16-year career in the recruiting arena, Mike has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in talent acquisition.
As a Recruiting Team Leader, Mike's understanding of the intricacies within the Life Sciences Division is unparalleled. His expertise positions him as a strategic partner in bridging the gap between talented professionals and opportunities that align with their aspirations.
With a career spanning 16 years, Mike's journey in the recruitment landscape has been defined by his dedication to facilitating more fulfilling careers for skilled professionals. His ability to understand everyone’s unique strengths and match them with roles that foster growth and satisfaction marks him as a true advocate for professional development.
Mike's advice to candidates reflects his commitment to helping them excel: approach every job interview with positivity and authenticity. He firmly believes that a positive attitude and an engaging personality are pivotal in creating lasting impressions. Mike emphasizes that while technical qualifications are crucial, the ability to connect with interviewers and present oneself effectively is equally valuable to prospective employers.