Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Welcome to NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.
Our team of 600 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.
We love what we do. We’re committed to being leaders in creating and inspiring metal into a wide range of finished products including metal roofing, siding and decking – building beauty and strength in our communities. Our brands include Steelscape, ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck and AEP Span.
Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.
Joining the CPNA team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Purpose

As a member of the CPNA Maintenance and Engineering team, the Electrical Engineer/Project Manager directs the design and installation of new or replacement electrical and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identification.

In addition, the Electrical Engineer/Project Manager is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the electrical engineer’s responsibility. The Electrical Engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment
• Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.
• Lead and manager electrical scope for major projects and initiatives within the plant
• Strengthen PMO projects and governance through structured planning, risk management, and reporting for projects.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical leadership beyond technician capability—root cause analysis, PLC/HMI/drive systems, engineered solutions
• Develop engineering standards (installation standards, cable schedules, documentation) that raise site-wide consistency and reliability solutions.
• Work with planners/schedulers to develop detailed shutdown work plans. Establishing repair priorities through communications with the operating departments, line maintenance associates and planners. Keeping Planners informed as to status of equipment repair. Documentation of activities and status in the work orders.
• Ensures engineering drawings, maintenance procedures and technical information are kept up to date.
• Provide direction to maintenance associates and contract labor
• Optimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts and minimize stock holding costs.
• Develop & organize training programs for maintenance associates that apply to operations, maintenance and safety.
• Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from recurring. Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required
• Provide engineering support to improve equipment reliability, electrical safety, and system performance.
• Utility (SCE – Edison) Power distribution upgrade to the Paint Line.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Ability:

• Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principles of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
• Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems
• Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.

Other requirements:

• Drive for Results
• Drive to develop effective teams/projects
• Process Management
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Functional/Technical skills

Education & Experience

Minimum:        

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering role
• Professional Engineer License/ Registration
• 2 years of industrial maintenance engineer experience

Preferred:         

• 5 years of industrial maintenance engineer experience
• Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
• Project management experience

Salary Range: The expected pay scale for this role is $120,300.00 - $145,100.00 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a targeted annual bonus of 15%, health and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.

Arbitration Notice

Steelscape LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis.

Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.