Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!
Automation/Electrical Engineer
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We are unable to sponsor/takeover any sponsorship at this time.
Welcome to NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.
Our team of 600 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful, and well.
We love what we do. We’re committed to being leaders in creating and inspiring metal into a wide range of finished products including metal roofing, siding and decking – building beauty and strength in our communities. Our brands include Steelscape, ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck and AEP Span.
Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.
Joining the CPNA team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.
Purpose
As a member of the CPNA Center of Excellence team, the Electrical Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement electrical and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identification.
In addition, the Electrical Engineer also supports maintenance activities on equipment and systems. The Electrical Engineer may also be tasked with supporting maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment
Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.
Lead/manage electrical scope for major projects and initiatives within CPNA
Strengthen PMO projects and governance through structured planning, risk management, and reporting projects.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical leadership beyond technician capability—root cause analysis, PLC/HMI/drive systems, engineered solutions
Develop engineering standards (installation standards, cable schedules, documentation) that raise site-wide consistency and reliability solutions.
Work with planners/schedulers to develop detailed shutdown work plans. Establishing repair priorities through communications with the operating departments, line maintenance associates, and planners. Keeping Planners informed as to the status of equipment repair. Documentation of activities and status in the work orders.
Ensures engineering drawings, maintenance procedures and technical information are kept up to date.
Provide direction to maintenance associates and contract labor
Optimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts, and minimize stock holding costs.
Develop & organize training programs for maintenance associates that apply to operations, maintenance, and safety.
Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from recurring. Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required
Provide engineering support to improve equipment reliability, electrical safety, and system performance.
Power distribution upgrade planning and coordination with Utility companies as required.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Ability:
Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical manuals including mathematical or schematic data.
Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principles of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems
Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as but not limited to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Visio, SAP, Adobe Acrobat, Allen-Bradley PLC Logic Programing, Allen-Bradley HMI Development, Allen-Bradley Drive configuration, ibaPDA use and configuration,
Other requirements:
Drive for Results
Drive to develop effective teams/projects
Process Management
Written Communications
Functional/Technical skills
Education & Experience
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Science.
5 years of experience in an electrical engineering/automation role
Preferred:
10 years of experience in an electrical engineering/automation role
Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
Project management experience
Salary Range: The expected pay scale for this role is $120,300.00 - $145,100.00 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a targeted annual bonus of 15%, health and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.
Arbitration Notice
Steelscape LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis.
Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.
Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.
EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran
BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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