Steel Equipment Specialists (SES) in Alliance, OH is a leading player in the steel equipment manufacturing and engineering industry, committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our clients. With a strong dedication to innovation, design, and commissioning, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team.
The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering or technology background with a strong technical aptitude and hands on experience. They should have interest in designing and commissioning of industrial control systems for Steel Mills and/or other heavy industries. The individual should also have exposure or experience in programming, designing, and commissioning PLCs, Drives and Automation systems. An interest in Mechanical systems a plus. Must have good communication skills, responsible for coordinating with Mechanical Project Manager, Vendors, and our Customer on each project.
Programming background:
- HMI development: Siemens, Rockwell, and Wonderware Platforms
- PLC software engineering : Siemens and Rockwell Platforms
- Software Computer skills Design : MS Office, Power Point, Excel
Electrical Design background (or interest)
- Project management
- Design and reading Single Line, Layouts using AutoCad Electrical.
- Panel design.
- AC and DC Drive systems commissioning
- Process line experience a plus
- Robotic experience a plus
The candidate’s responsibilities are:
- Manage, Design, Checkout, and commission PLC controlled equipment used in the metals industry. Such equipment may include: material handling systems, steel and aluminum process control systems, transfer cars, automated cranes and more. The electrical equipment often includes: power distribution, variable speed drives, positioning systems, instrumentation, PLCs and HMIs. Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
- Understands and programs PLC and HMI code and knows how to relate it to machine or process operation.
- Studies schematics, equipment layout, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation and wiring procedures of electrical devices on the mechanical equipment.
- Installs or oversees installation of equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Consults with Mechanical engineering personnel to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
- Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
- Instructs and directs workers in building OEM equipment.
- May supervise client’s personnel in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Advising management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
- May require up to 25% travel based on the project work load.
- Works with equipment manufacturing personnel to develop machine conduit layout, shipping splits, and checkout procedures.
- Must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment.
- Provide system training once installation is complete.
- Builds long term relationships with customer base.
- Answers customer support phone calls after shipment and acts as liaison to Mechanical Project engineers with technical problems at customer’s site.
- Coordinates with in-house panel shop and electricians for building control panels and wiring equipment in the shop for testing.
- Manages designers and automation engineers assigned to your projects.
- Implement and follow a schedule and budget per project in conjunction with the mechanical project manager.
- Multitask to manage several projects at once with different designers, automation engineers, and mechanical project managers.
- This position is an in-person opening, not a remote position.
Benefits
- Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health Savings Account with company contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings
- Annual Profit Sharing bonuses
Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to excellence in the steel manufacturing and engineering industry! Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the growth of our business, our employees, and our community.
Skills Required
- Electrical Engineering or electrical technology background
- Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience
- Experience or interest in designing and commissioning industrial control systems
- Experience programming, designing, and commissioning PLCs, drives, and automation systems
- PLC and HMI programming experience with Siemens and Rockwell platforms
- HMI development experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Wonderware platforms
- Electrical design and ability to read single-line diagrams and layouts
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- Panel design experience
- AC and DC drive systems commissioning experience
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment
- Ability to work in person rather than remotely
- Mechanical systems experience
- Process line experience
- Robotics experience
What We Do
Steel Equipment Specialists (SES) supplies custom-engineered and manufactured equipment and services to the metals, metal-forming, and related industries. Its solutions include specialty and redesigned equipment for steel manufacturers, such as ladle transfer cars and systems for handling, transferring, cooling, charging, and moving steel products. The company’s design-and-build approach supports projects ranging from custom equipment to major capital expansions, with integrated solutions intended to improve customers’ processes and efficiency.
