Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Shaw Industries is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Aiken, SC to lead the installation, maintenance, and improvement of plant electrical distribution systems and supports capital and expense projects related to facility and equipment upgrades. The role partners with Maintenance and Operations teams to develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lockout/Tagouts (LOTO). This position provides advanced support for electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs. It also supports system commissioning, modifies control logic, and drives root cause analysis to improve reliability and performance across the plant.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lockout/Tagouts (LOTO) for mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment.
• Lead maintenance of the plant electrical distribution system, including circuit breaker testing, transformer records and testing, switchgear maintenance, infrared inspections, and ultrasonic testing.
• Manage and execute the plant Arc Flash program to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, supporting technicians and operations personnel.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and sensor systems.
• Assist in the implementation and integration of new electrical and automation technologies to improve safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and control systems, including updating drawings, PM records, and equipment history.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory management of critical electrical and automation spare parts, including vendor relations and contractor coordination for repairs and maintenance.
• Support capital and expense projects as assigned, including planning, specification, and commissioning of electrical and control system upgrades.
• Participate actively in weekly reliability and maintenance meetings, collaborating with electricians, maintenance planners, and operations.
• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance technicians on electrical and controls troubleshooting and safe work practices.
• Conduct Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) audits and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies.
• Work closely with Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) teams to investigate and implement improvements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and plant safety programs.
• Support the plant's Safety Management System (SMS) and promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Serve on cross-functional teams focused on quality, safety, and maintenance excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Plant Engineering leadership.

Required Competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Communicate Effectively
• Coach and Support
• Continuously Improve
• Solve Problems

Requirements:

• Four (4) year B.S. electrical engineering degree from a recognized university or college, or High School diploma or equivalent level of related experience.
• Related jobs as supervisor or engineer with several years of equivalent electrical engineering experience. (i.e., five (5) to six (6) years related experience.

Work Shift: 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.