Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035327 Electrical Project Manager (Open)Job Description:
Job Summary
Designs, communicates, and implements plans for engineering projects, including the development and design of new equipment, or modification and improvement of existing equipment, components, parts, or auxiliaries. Responsibilities include concept design, cost estimation, material and equipment specification and ordering, selecting suppliers and contractors, requisitioning equipment, materials, and services, directing consultant engineering services, leading cross-functional project teams, and supervising and coordinating project activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, communicates, and implements plans for engineering projects.
- Evaluates current processes and identifies constraints and potential design optimization opportunities to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Partners with consultants and internal engineering colleagues to prepare project drawings and specifications for engineering projects.
- Interfaces and coordinates with outside contractors, tracks proposals, and manages project expenditures.
- Performs cost analyses, calculates estimated project costs, and prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
- Develop detailed machine electrical layouts and project schedules.
- Applies expertise to analyze and solve complex problems where precedent may not exist.
- Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
- Often leads the work of small project teams and may formally train junior engineering colleagues.
- Integrates safety into all design specifications by ensuring effective guarding and safety systems are in place and fostering a culture of safe work habits and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Typically possesses bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology (or equivalent) and 4-8 years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Possesses broad knowledge of engineering, including new product development, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and component design, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Demonstrates strong project management, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with others as part of a team.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple assignments involving a variety of engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrates ability to perform accurate cost estimation.
- Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
- PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.
Specific Electrical Knowledge and Skills:
- Electrical and controls system design experience
- PLC, HMI, VFD and industrial network architecture knowledge and experience
- Extensive experience configuring and programming PLC’s, motor controls, and electrical protection
- Extensive electromechanical trouble shooting experience.
- Solid mechanical experience relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Application of engineering best practices for reliability, maintainability, and safety
- Machine safety and applicable industry standards (NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849, etc.)
- Development of complete electrical drawing packages and documentation
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
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Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $94,400.00 - $160,700.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between120,000.00 to145,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent
- 4-8 years of engineering experience
- Electrical and controls system design experience
- Experience configuring and programming PLCs, motor controls, and electrical protection systems
- PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network architecture knowledge and experience
- Electromechanical troubleshooting experience
- Mechanical experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience developing complete electrical drawing packages and documentation
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of machine safety and applicable standards, including NFPA 79, NEC, and ISO 13849
- Engineering software proficiency, such as CAD
- PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greif, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Greif, Inc..
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.









