Job Title: Electrical Controls & Project Engineer

Job Description

In this non-union office/manufacturing environment, you will meet with the electrical crew and supervisors to discuss priorities and ongoing projects as well as immediate issues. on the plant floor, you will troubleshoot issues with controls systems or machinery, and diagnose PLC or HMI problems. Changes and new designs will be implemented increase efficiency. Will maintain documentation related to process control system configurations, and work with maintenance teams to develop strategies for long term resolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily meetings with electrical crew and supervisors to discuss priorities and ongoing projects.

• Review schedule and emails for urgent tasks and callouts.

• Plan daily activities around project deadlines, maintenance tasks, and travel to other facilities.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with control systems and machinery on the plant floor.

• Analyze facility processes to identify areas for improvement.

• Implement changes or new designs to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Plan and coordinate technical design and engineering projects.

• Create electrical and process control plans, manage budgets, and collaborate with in-house and contractor personnel.

• Maintain documentation related to process control system configuration, including SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Develop strategies for downtime prevention and long-term issue resolution with maintenance teams.

• Plan for facility shutdown activities and continuous improvement projects.

Essential Skills

• Project management

• Controls engineering

• Electrical engineering

• PLC programming

• Automation

• Electrical design

• Programming

• Troubleshooting

• Installation

• Design

• HMI

• Engineering

• PLC editing and modification

• Installation and commissioning experience

• Troubleshooting experience

• Ability to travel to different sites in OR on occasion

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems

• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and various control schemes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical support

• Schematic design

• Change order management

• Project engineering

• Project coordination

• Human machine interface (HMI) software

• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes

• Hands-on experience with steam, hydraulic, and pneumatics systems

• Experience with Allen-Bradley & PLC’s, Wonderware HMI, FactoryTalk

• Oregon electrical license required (Plant Manufacturing or General License)

• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred

Work Environment

The company is dedicated to land and resource stewardship, managing 370,000 acres of FSC-certified forest lands. This commitment to sustainability can be very appealing to those who value environmental responsibility. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and continuous improvement projects, which can be exciting for those who enjoy innovation and problem-solving.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.