Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

LG Chem is actively seeking a Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our new state of the art cathode material manufacturing plant in Clarksville, TN. This role will be an individual contributor working alongside the Production team. The maintenance electrical instrumentation engineer will support the site manufacturing operations by leading the efforts related to electrical, instrumentation and controls infrastructure reliability and improvement efforts, such as obsolescence and life cycle challenges, Arc Flash, Grounding & Bonding, and Calibration programs. The Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will develop, design, execute and manage commissioning projects focused on improving electrical infrastructure, instrumentation, and controls throughout the facility.

This is an exciting role with the prospect for growth as the company seeks to expand its American footprint. In this role, you will become an expert capable of exercising EI&C engineering judgment with respect to the process areas of responsibility and assigned subject matter.

This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role

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What You’ll Be Doi

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Essential Functions (include but are not limited t

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• g: Support the development and implementation of upgrades and modifications to the instrument and control syst
• emsIdentify and explain ground fault circuit interrupte
• rs.Read and interpret Electrical Single Line Diagrams and identify and understand auxiliary circuits associated with each piece of equipme
• nt.Test to identify grounds, opens, insulation integrity and shor
• ts.Perform preventative, predictive maintenance and hook
• -upTroubleshoot and maintain medium voltage and low voltage power distribution syste
• ms.Install, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems interfacing with various distributive control syste
• ms.Performs "troubleshooting" on the production equipment/systems, utilities, in areas of competence such as: Instrumentation and Electronics, Industrial mechanics, Electricity, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, PLC and Computers, Servo Motors and “Variable Frequency Drives” (VF
• D).Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructu
• re.Responsible for responding to work instructions from the Maintenance Group Leader, respond to emergency or breakdown calls. Diagnosing problems, dismantling, and replacing defective or worn parts, testing of all repairs after replacement before turning over to the operat
• or.Design, develop, and maintain Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems in coordination with PLC systems. // especially Proface (GP-Pro ex) and Mitsubishi (GX Works 2
• ,3)Debug and troubleshoot PLC and HMI software to ensure optimal system performa
• nceDocument and maintain PLC and HMI program revisions and updat
• es.Calibrate, program parameters, and perform initial setup for instruments used in measuring flow, pressure, temperature, and levels, as requir

ed.Data Analys

• is:Collects and analyzes downtime data and directly supports recovery plans. Supports and/or performs Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography and Ultrasound, interprets trend reports and translates the results into action pla
• ns.Manage commissioning documentation for all projects (i.e. Check sheets / PSS
• R).Conduct Failure mode effect analysis or similar risk-based assessment, Purchasing components, Spare and other supplies as necessa
• ry.Participate in Asset Management System (AMS) & Maintenance Execution (ME) assessment and determine Instrument/QMI equipment maintenance task and sched

uleReporti

• ng:Compile maintenance and budget reports for manageme
• nt.Maintain work requests and records on maintenance works using computerized maintenance management syste

ms.Safe

• ty:Comply with HSSE standards to make workplace a safe place to work, and accountable for all assigned critical activiti
• es.Perform Authorized Applicant and/or Authorized Engineer as per Permit to Work (e-PTW) requireme
• nt.Follow safety procedures (LOTO, spaces confinement, vertical fall prevention, electrical safety, etc

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking

ForCompetencies/Desired Ski

• lls:Professional Knowledge: Possession of a designated level of mechanical equipment engineering skills or knowledge and the ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. May be acquired through academic, apprenticeship or on-the-job training or a combination of these. Possession of knowledge of statutes/codes/regulations, including understanding of governing codes, industry standards (API, ASME, ISO) and local l
• aws.Engineering Review, Decision Making& Analysis: Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions. Ability to make decisions and take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternate soluti
• ons.Communication: Ability to communicate, in written and oral form, detailed and technical engineering information, guidelines and standards/statutes/codes/regulations to various audiences to ensure that the information and message are understood, and to seek compliance. Ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience such as negotiating solutions among different parties, or providing expert supp
• ort.Collaborating for Superior Results: Partner with colleagues and customers to get to the best solutions. Build successful relationships and develop a high level of trust. Challenges the “status quo” and does not settle for “good enough.” Holds self and colleagues accountable for actions and results. Require excellence not only in results, but in how we achieve t

hem.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering experi

ence.
Require

• ments:Knowledge of electrical safety requirement as per OHSA standards and NF
• PA 70EAbility to demonstrate the use of the following test equipment (Multimeter, Continuity Tester, Megohmmeter (Megger) and Voltage Tester, such as a
• Fluke5+ years’ experience in a process environment working with industrial electrical systems 480VAC to
• 5VDC.Working knowledge of the use and application of PLCs, DCS, and process data sy
• stems.Ability to Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours and Participate in on-call rot
• ation.Strong experience and understanding of engineering, maintenance and operation of static mechanical equipment, powder or calcination processing facilities highly de
• sired.Travel Requirement: Up to 2 times should be expected with this role (Period: 1~4 w

eeks).
Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like

• to See:Skilled in remote international partnership and collab
• orationAccomplished in risk management in operating fac
• ilitiesProven track record of multi-functional engineering impro
• vementsExperience with design, operational issues, solving and
• repairExperience in working with OEMs and vendors on equipment p
• ackagesExperience with piping designs and supports, stress analysis using Caesar, flanged joint designs, integrity assessment and repairs, industry codes and standards (API, ASM
• E, ISO)Experience with equipment skid packages design, front end engineering, scoping, technical eval

uation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or lo