Location: Cincinnati
About the RoleEmery Oleochemicals is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support capital projects, plant reliability, and electrical/instrumentation systems across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable electrical infrastructure in a chemical processing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate electrical scope during construction, commissioning, and project handover
Develop and review electrical designs (single-line diagrams, grounding plans, motor control schematics) in compliance with NEC
Perform electrical calculations to support system design and equipment selection
Generate and review loop drawings, instrument plans, and specification sheets
Partner with engineering consultants on power distribution systems for capital projects
Prepare design specifications and scopes for small to mid-size projects
Support Maintenance with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical/instrumentation issues
Participate in FAT, commissioning, and start-up activities
Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Recommend and ensure proper installation of electrical equipment
Maintain and improve site electrical standards
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including classified areas
Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation
Exposure to medium voltage systems preferred
Experience in chemical or process manufacturing preferred
Experience with PLC/DCS systems
Understanding of process safety (PSM) and MOC
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2–5 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code, including classified areas
- Experience with 480V distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation
- Exposure to medium-voltage systems
- Experience in chemical or process manufacturing
- Experience with PLC or DCS systems
- Understanding of process safety management and Management of Change
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
What We Do
Emery Oleochemicals is a global manufacturer of high-quality specialty chemicals made predominantly from renewable natural oils and fats. Its portfolio spans five solution platforms—Agro Green, Bio-Lubricants, Eco-Friendly Polyols, Green Polymer Additives, and OleoBasics—with products for agriculture, lubricants, polymers and plastics, construction, packaging, and other industrial and consumer applications. The company develops customizable, high-performance solutions designed to support more sustainable products and manufacturing.
