Job description

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

Mercury Paper is a tissue converting company with affiliated plant and warehouses in Virginia. Since 2010, we have steadily grown in the away from home (AFH), retail private label (PL) and retail branded (FIORA) sales channels.

Mercury Paper has career opportunities available for qualified candidates. We offer competitive wages, good benefits and great people to work with. We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication, business values and positive culture. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

To apply please send your resume via Indeed for immediate consideration or you can go to our website www.mercurypaper.com or you can pick up an application at our guard shack @ 495 Radio Station Road Strasburg, VA 22657. Walk-In Interviews every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-2pm.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Electrical Engineer is to support operational goals and metrics for tissue converting productivity, quality and safety at the facility. Work assignments and responsibilities will include: developing and implementing improvement initiatives; supporting installation and start-up of converting equipment and facility support equipment; Performing basic and advanced PLC programming, troubleshooting, and program documentation; developing electrical and control system expertise on the tissue converting process; transferring the expertise/knowledge to operations and maintenance personnel through training programs; implementing good run settings; and the planning and execution of expense and capital based projects for improvement, safety, quality and other initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, define and solve operating problems to achieve operational goals
• Support converting equipment installation and start-up activities, provide electrical engineering leadership to resolve problems, troubleshoot and optimize the installation process to meet project objectives and schedules
• Support the definition, implementation, optimization and maintenance of a documentation system for electrical drawings, PLC software, machine drive software, HMI software and other control and manufacturing system software
• Develop knowledge and expertise on electrical and manufacturing control systems including PLC’s, HMI’s, variable frequency drives, servo drives, sensors, and power distribution and protection systems.
• Support the development of electrical and control software design standards and specifications for the plant manufacturing equipment and the plant utilities equipment and processes.
• Develop technology approaches which support improved plant efficiency, process improvement and manufacturing flexibility.
• Develop and conduct training programs with operations, maintenance and engineering personnel to increase process knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and understanding of electrical and manufacturing control systems
• Identify and solve bottle-necks within the converting process as related to manufacturing control systems
• Review equipment and processes to identify required spare parts, coordinate ordering with maintenance/stores to minimize downtime and manage spare parts inventories
• Review, support and improve the plant maintenance plan
• Perform failure analysis of electrical equipment and controls to implement reliability improvement action items
• Plan and implement expense and capital based projects for improvement, safety, quality and other initiatives
• Establish external contacts involving equipment and parts suppliers and construction/​maintenance contractors.
• Carry out job responsibilities in a safe manner. Review and ensure converting and support equipment/processes meet electrical safety codes, policies and guidelines
• Develop expertise in Arc Flash, National Electric Code and NFPA 70 requirements and compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and training required.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in technical and industrial manufacturing assignments.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical control systems on continuous production lines including PLC’s (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Elua), variable frequency drives [Allen Bradley, Siemens, Danfoss, B&R] and process control systems, HMI [Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R], distributed control systems and power distribution

Skills & Abilities

• Skilled with computer programs including PLC programming [Allen Bradley, Siemens, Elua] , MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to work independently and to execute programs in a cross functional environment
• Ability to build relationships with vendors and suppliers on a national basis as well as in local areas
• Must have a hands-on approach to Troubleshooting along with a strong understanding of electrical processes combined with technical knowledge

· Working knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA 70

Essential Functions Of The Job:

· This position is in a dusty environment with noise levels up to 90 dB, must use proper PPE as provided.

· The candidate must have the ability to safely lift up to 70lb as needed.

· Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the department/facility/business

· Must be able to sit, bend, stand and walk during scheduled shift.

· Must be able to work 8 – 12 hour shifts

To apply please send your resume for immediate consideration or you can go to our website mercurypaper.com or you can pick up an application at our guard shack @ 495 Radio Station Road Strasburg, VA 22657.

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication and business values. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

Mercury Paper is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Strasburg, VA 22657: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Electrical Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• Computer programming including PLC programming: 3 years (Preferred)
• ability to work independently: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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