Principal Electrical Engineer

As the Principal Electrical Engineer at Solstice Advanced Materials, you report directly to the Sr Engineering and Technology Manager and will be a key member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team. This position is responsible for improving all aspects of electrical and instrument machine health for the site as well as mentorship and training of junior electrical engineers. The site is located approximately 15 miles south of Richmond, VA., in Colonial Heights, VA

Incumbents must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, per Solstice Advanced Materials standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY 

• Solves Electrical and Instrumentation problems through design, redesign, application, and reliability centered maintenance techniques.  
• Familiar with all instrumentation devices such as transmitters, controllers, transducers, signal conditioners, valves, limit and proximity switches 
• Knowledgeable in E/I loop checks, calibrations and interlock testing 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all E&I related issues during normal working hours and during off hours 
• Develop Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) guidelines, inspection/test/work procedures, standards, documentation methods, and polices to achieve world-class level 
• Provide troubleshooting flow charts and standard works to improve troubleshooting technique and troubleshooting time. 
•  Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities on E&I related issues 
• Support, plan and coordinate E&I work during outages 
• Interact well with Planners, Operators, Shift Leaders and Production Engineers to solve day-to-day E&I maintenance and minor mechanical issues. 
•  Assist in the implementation of capital projects, as well as maintenance process improvements to maximize manufacturing rates, yields, and efficiencies 
• Provide short-term and long-term improvements in process control using Programmable Logic Control (PLC),  HMI Programming, AC/DC Inverter Drives, Motor Controls, Experion DCS and electrical power distribution to increase operating efficiencies/I software needs to Experience in the use of SAP, MS Project, other MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Uses various test and inspection instruments to assess condition and repair requirements of equipment including NDT and PdM technologies.  
• Uses statistical tools to track and analyze trend data, performs calculations, communicate performance, predict remaining life and failure expectancy and to improve MTBF of equipment.  
• Works in team environment to investigate incidents relative to equipment failure, root cause analysis and to develop and follow-up on recommendations.  
• Works with maintenance, stores, suppliers and purchasing on spare parts and equipment opportunities.  
• Tracks maintenance related plant downtime and OEE. Prepares monthly reports.  
• Collects data and reports on benefits resulting from reliability centered maintenance.  
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. Performs/coordinates inspections/tests, calculations, evaluations, repair recommendations, contractor and repair work, etc. for electrical integrity.  
• Supports MOC program for changes required to reliability databases.  
• Support Maintenance Excellence Efforts.  

YOU MUST HAVE 

• Degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology 
• Five years of experience in a technical or operational assignment, internship, or co-op experience in Controls, Instrumentation, Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Manufacturing, Project Design, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, or Production Engineering. 
• Must have a strong proficiency in various software programs including MS PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, Project, Adobe Acrobat and ERP system. 

 WE VALUE 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology 
• Knowledge of Maintenance module for SAP or equivalent ERP System.  
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and autonomously.  
• Work efficiently and effectively in a high-stress, high pressure environment.  
• Willingness to take the lead in the development and improvement of new/existing processes.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.  
• Hands-on proactive problem solver; possess “Can-Do” presence, maturity and judgment.  
• Excellent interpersonal, detail orientation and organization skills required.  
• Strong problem-solving skills that allow you to proactively anticipate requirements and potential problems/challenges; Self-motivated and Innovative.  
• Proven ability to influence others to drive organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and employee development.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong presentation skills. 

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $157456k -$197331k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :click here

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.