Shaw Contract EMEA
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is hiring an Electrical Engineer to lead the installation, maintenance, and improvement of plant electrical distribution systems and support capital and expense projects related to facility and equipment upgrades. The role partners with Maintenance and Operations teams to develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). This position provides advanced support for electrical and automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs. It also supports system commissioning, modifies control logic, and drives root‑cause analysis to improve reliability and performance across the plant.
Essential Duties
Develop and maintain PM procedures, SOPs, and LOTO for mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment.
Lead maintenance of the plant electrical distribution system, including circuit breaker testing, transformer records and testing, switchgear maintenance, infrared inspections, and ultrasonic testing.
Manage and execute the plant Arc Flash program to ensure safety compliance.
Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, supporting technicians and operations personnel.
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and sensor systems.
Assist in the implementation and integration of new electrical and automation technologies to improve safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and control systems, including updates to drawings, PM records, and equipment history.
Coordinate procurement and inventory management of critical electrical and automation spare parts, including vendor relations and contractor coordination for repairs and maintenance.
Support capital and expense projects, including planning, specification, and commissioning of electrical and control system upgrades.
Participate actively in weekly reliability and maintenance meetings, collaborating with electricians, maintenance planners, and operations.
Assist in training and mentoring maintenance technicians on electrical and control troubleshooting and safe work practices.
Conduct LOTO audits and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies.
Work closely with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) teams to investigate and implement improvements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and plant safety programs.
Support the plant’s Safety Management System (SMS) and promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity.
Serve on cross‑functional teams focused on quality, safety, and maintenance excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Plant Engineering leadership.
Support plant DCS systems in the production department to ensure process control is optimized and reliable.
Manage the site nuclear devices, stay up‑to‑date on required training and certifications, and support EH&S with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) program.
Required Competencies
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills.
Communicate Effectively.
Coach and Support.
Continuously Improve.
Solve Problems.
Requirements
Four‑year B.S. electrical engineering degree from a recognized university or college.
Five to six years of related electrical engineering experience; prior supervisory or engineering role preferred.
Shaw Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Health savings account.
Paid Time Off.
Parental Leave.
401(k) and retirement plans.
Product discounts for employees.
Adoption assistance.
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations).
And much more.
Work Shift 8‑hour non‑rotating shift; start as per calendar schedule.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Wholesale Building Materials
Shaw Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Essential Duties
Develop and maintain PM procedures, SOPs, and LOTO for mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment.
Lead maintenance of the plant electrical distribution system, including circuit breaker testing, transformer records and testing, switchgear maintenance, infrared inspections, and ultrasonic testing.
Manage and execute the plant Arc Flash program to ensure safety compliance.
Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, supporting technicians and operations personnel.
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and sensor systems.
Assist in the implementation and integration of new electrical and automation technologies to improve safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and control systems, including updates to drawings, PM records, and equipment history.
Coordinate procurement and inventory management of critical electrical and automation spare parts, including vendor relations and contractor coordination for repairs and maintenance.
Support capital and expense projects, including planning, specification, and commissioning of electrical and control system upgrades.
Participate actively in weekly reliability and maintenance meetings, collaborating with electricians, maintenance planners, and operations.
Assist in training and mentoring maintenance technicians on electrical and control troubleshooting and safe work practices.
Conduct LOTO audits and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies.
Work closely with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) teams to investigate and implement improvements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and plant safety programs.
Support the plant’s Safety Management System (SMS) and promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity.
Serve on cross‑functional teams focused on quality, safety, and maintenance excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Plant Engineering leadership.
Support plant DCS systems in the production department to ensure process control is optimized and reliable.
Manage the site nuclear devices, stay up‑to‑date on required training and certifications, and support EH&S with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) program.
Required Competencies
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills.
Communicate Effectively.
Coach and Support.
Continuously Improve.
Solve Problems.
Requirements
Four‑year B.S. electrical engineering degree from a recognized university or college.
Five to six years of related electrical engineering experience; prior supervisory or engineering role preferred.
Shaw Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Health savings account.
Paid Time Off.
Parental Leave.
401(k) and retirement plans.
Product discounts for employees.
Adoption assistance.
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations).
And much more.
Work Shift 8‑hour non‑rotating shift; start as per calendar schedule.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Wholesale Building Materials
Shaw Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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