Facilities Electrical Engineer

Job#: 3022635

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking to hire a Facilities Electrical Engineer to support one of our large manufacturing clients here in Austin, TX. If interested, please send your resume to Cameron at

Title: Facilities Electrical Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (On-Site)

Salary: $135-145K

Direct Hire/Permanent Role

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Austin regional facilities electrical engineering support to OHT and ATMC Central Plant/Fab. Position will require a self-motivated person focused on improving electrical systems and providing reliable safe solutions.
• Perform electrical studies, design, engineering activities related to projects and power distribution infrastructure.
• Plan and prepare designs, specifications, and estimates for projects compliant to local, state and federal regulations and electrical codes.
• Organize and prepare electrical switching procedures for electrical infrastructure maintenance.
• Monitor Power monitoring system for system alarms and investigate as needed.
• Support Manufacturing, EHS, and Central Plant Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate bids, submittals, and contractor/manufacturer-furnished information.
• Evaluate infrastructure through studies for replacements or expansions based on capacity, reliability, and safety of operations.
• Perform failure mode and effect analyses (FMEA) on facilities systems.
• Inspect specific construction and/or maintenance work to ensure adherence to design plans.
• Direct designers in preparation of project design documents.
• Prepare and present information to upper management as required.
• Support system start-up, system optimization, and shut down functions.
• Analyze and determine root cause of factory outages or equipment loss due to system failures.
• Support operations personnel in establishing preventive maintenance, service programs, and operation procedures.
• Identify and implement energy and cost reduction projects.
• Develop key performance indicators to monitor facility systems.
• Utilize electrical engineering knowledge to predict and prevent electrical system interruptions.
• Be available to provide direction for restoration to operation in the event of system failures, breakdowns, or other emergency situations.
• Provide imaginative/innovative solutions to problems.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional Facilities and Manufacturing Teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Must have at least 5 years on the job experience in a complex production environment
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with knowledge or capacity to learn Visual Basic.
• Ability to function effectively with peers inside and outside the organization.
• Root cause problem solving skills.
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software
• SKM Software analysis experience preferred

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.