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This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting all processes related to the maintenance of the plant's electrical distribution system and electrical systems associated with the production equipment. The Engineering Services Electrical/Controls Group Engineer is directly responsible for leading the Controls team of Engineers, Engineering Supervisors and hourly technicians. Total direct and indirect reports for the Engineering Services Electrical/Controls Group Engineer exceeds 20+ at the Magnolia Finishing plant. This position is located at the Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant located in Blacksburg, SC and reports to the location's Engineering Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimal performance of all electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy consumption reduction, measurement, environmental impact:

-digital drive, PLC, and process control systems

-plant computer systems and networks

-electrical power distribution and systems

-create standard work audits, layered audits and appropriate work oversight

• Maintain appropriate performance reports
• Establish collaborative internal and external relationships:
  -engineering services team members

-plant departments

-outside contractors and vendors

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain preventative maintenance processes
• Understand and effectively participate in the plant safety process
• Coordinate training, developing, and coaching team members:

-Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
-Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
-Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed

• Develop/implement capital investment projects/budgets
• Manage maintenance spending to defined budget

Qualifications - Required:

• BS degree (mechanical or electrical engineering)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Previous experience in a dyeing and finishing operation
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Experience in LEAN and six sigma principles

The successful candidates will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Initiative and ability to take ownership of projects
• Self-management skills
• Problem-solving capability

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.