Electrical Reliability Engineer (OOJ

• 49015) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Oct/07/2026
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  This company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on
  materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today.

From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, they

create products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for

its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a

portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and

healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity

and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

POSITION TITLE

Laurel Plant

• Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation &
  Controls)
  

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Electrical Reliability

Engineer to lead electrical reliability initiatives within a chemical

manufacturing environment, with supporting responsibility for

instrumentation and control systems. This role is responsible for

improving equipment uptime, strengthening preventive and predictive

maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety

standards in a PSM-regulated facility.

This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants meaningful

ownership of plant electrical reliability, motor and drive systems, and

electrical compliance, while also partnering on instrumentation,

automation, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

The work schedule for this role is Monday

• Friday, 1st shift; however,
  on occasion, you may be required to work additional hours and on a call
  rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead efforts to improve electrical equipment reliability, minimize
  downtime, reduce breakdowns, and maximize plant productivity.
• Own and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices for
  electrical systems, while supporting instrumentation and control
  reliability programs.
• Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex
  electrical system issues, including motors, drives, power
  distribution, and related equipment.
• Support troubleshooting, repair, and performance improvement of
  plant control and automation systems, including PLC and HMI
  platforms.
• Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations for
  significant equipment or process problems and implement corrective
  actions to improve reliability.
• Develop performance expectations, standards, procedures, and audits;
  document findings; and establish corrective action plans.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital or
  construction projects, while also partnering on control-related
  project work as needed.
• Provide technical assistance for complex electrical and
  instrumentation issues, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable
  solutions.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met and that I&E technicians have
  the materials, tools, and equipment needed to work effectively and
  safely.
• sound engineering judgment to intrinsic safety and
  explosion-proof classifications, electrical specifications, and
  equipment selection.
• Troubleshoot motor systems, direct drive systems, and VFD
  applications, including specification and selection of replacement
  components.
• Support troubleshooting, installation, and repair of valves,
  actuators, field instruments, and related process control devices.
• Collaborate with reliability and maintenance partners to ensure
  calibration compliance and reliable performance of field
  instrumentation.
• Maintain current and accurate P&IDs, wiring diagrams, electrical
  drawings, and instrument loop documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, local regulations, and site
  procedures to prevent accidents and maintain safe electrical work
  practices.
• Collaborate on audits, safety observations, 5S initiatives, needs
  assessments, and routine management activities to identify
  improvement opportunities and solve problems.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and direct I&E technicians while promoting
  quality, accountability, and safe work execution.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, management, and
  external vendors to resolve issues, support system improvements, and
  coordinate equipment or service needs.
• Track direct report hours, absences, vacations, and support
  performance review activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related
  engineering field.
• 5+ years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical
  systems, equipment reliability, or maintenance engineering.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements,
  including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.
• Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive
  maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and/or control
  systems.
• Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or
  KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and independent
  judgment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence team members in
  a plant environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PREFERRED
• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing or other process plant design,
  construction, and/or maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in

CMMS SAP.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related

engineering field.

• 5+ years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical
  systems, equipment reliability, or maintenance engineering.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements,
  including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.
• Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive
  maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and/or control
  systems.
• Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or
  KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and independent
  judgment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence team members in
  a plant environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

Well know company that has multiple sites across the country.

Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations

Industry(ies):

Chemical