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Engineer Electrical


Job Location:

Johnstown, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is an integrated role combining process and mechanical skills experience to support day to day plant operations and performance vs operating goals ensuring timely and effective response to plant issues including engaging with appropriate resources.

The Engineer in this position will provide technical expertise and direct engagement in support of plant operations at the site.  The role will be resident at the site and a key team member of the site team while also being integrated and part of the Acid Technology Center which provides support to all of the Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES) sites.

The Engineer- Electrical will lead safety process mechanical and product quality improvements with emphasis on implementing systems to safely obtain consistent output of high quality products at a lower cost while achieving high reliability. The role is responsible for developing and implementing process improvement programs and best practices (safety capacity uptime quality yield cost/capital energy reduction and waste minimization) as well as supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) and environmental compliance. The  Engineer will participate as a team member for design implementation startup and monitoring of new or improved processes in the existing production facility including working with external customers contractors environmental safety and other technical support. Networking and leveraging capabilities with sister facilities and resources as well as occasional support within the SES circuit is also the responsibility of this role.

The role reports to the Process Effectiveness or Asset Effectiveness Director within the Acid Technology center.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Demonstrated strengths in getting results meeting commitments problem solving and continuous improvement directly and through others.
  • Documented leadership implementation and development of process mechanical and/ or capital improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with or lead diverse teams with the capability to influence operators and mechanics colleagues site management and business leadership in support of improved business results through significant initiatives as well as complex process and mechanical improvement strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate data using statistical methodology and use technical expertise to make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  • Technical support for:  improvement projects day to day operations & maintenance troubleshooting process & mechanical issues capital projects and shutdowns.
  • Lead and implement various projects such as improvement reliability efficiency etc.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment including working in a chemical process environment; outdoors indoors elevated heights and confined spaces.
  • Site Process Safety Management resource.

Work Environment

 

  • Work will generally be in office environments.

  • Occasional work in active plant environments will be required (which may require the wearing of appropriate PPE standing and/or walking for long periods of time and/or carrying/lifting of computer and automation equipment).


Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical EngineeringElectromechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 35 years of experience with industrial or commercial power generation systems.
  • Experience with diesel and/or natural gas generators switchgear automatic transfer switches and generator controls.
  • Experience with SCADA systems industrial networking and remote monitoring applications.
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus DNP3 OPC or Ethernet/IP.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings PLC logic and technical specifications.
  • Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to travel to customer or project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with generator manufacturers such as Jenbacher and Wartsila.
  • Experience with PLC programming and SCADA platforms such as Ignitions.
  • Wonderware AVEVA Logix5000 FactoryTalk View or VTScada.
  • Experience using power system analysis software such as ETAP or SKM.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems (ICS).
  • Knowledge of NFPA NEC IEEE and applicable industry standards.

Key Competencies

  • Power generation systems
  • SCADA and industrial automation
  • PLC and control systems
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Project coordination
  • Reliability and maintenance engineering
  • Technical documentation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Safety and regulatory compliance
  • Team collaboration

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in industrial facilities electrical rooms mechanical spaces and outdoor environments.
  • Ability to climb ladders navigate construction or manufacturing sites and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Availability for occasional overtime and travel to support commissioning startup testing or emergency service.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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