Plant Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, modification, and implementation of electrical systems, equipment, and controls while ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
• Perform electrical calculations, load studies, circuit analysis, power quality assessments, and system modeling to optimize plant operations and energy efficiency.
• Assist in overseeing the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of steel rolling mill machinery and related electrical equipment.
• Identify electrical and automation issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime.
• Recommend design improvements and equipment modifications to enhance reliability, productivity, and operational safety.
• Analyze inspection, testing, and maintenance data to develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, safety, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support plant improvement projects.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, implementation, documentation, and reporting to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including electrical drawings, specifications, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering reports.
• Monitor plant electrical consumption and recommend energy-saving initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Serve as the company's liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, utility providers, and third-party inspectors on matters relating to plant electrical systems, permits, inspections, compliance requirements, and energy management programs.
• Coordinate with the Department of Energy (DOE), local government units, electric utility companies, and other relevant agencies regarding electrical permits, inspections, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Support management during audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments related to electrical facilities and operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Electrical Engineer
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a steel manufacturing, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, electrical distribution, motors, drives, protection systems, and automation controls.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, PLC programming, and related electrical design applications.
• Familiarity with power quality analysis, preventive maintenance systems, and energy management practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of Philippine electrical codes, occupational safety regulations, and relevant industry standards.