Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Natchez, MS

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

Benefits: Competitive package (starting after 90 days)

Schedule: Full-time, on-site Must be open to early starts, extended hours, and on-call availability

Employment Type: Direct hire

Overview

A privately held industrial manufacturing plant is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support and optimize electrical systems within a process-intensive production environment. This is a field-facing, operations-driven role requiring direct involvement in troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of electrical and automation systems. The role is part of a collaborative maintenance and engineering team and is vital to plant reliability and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including transformers, MCCs, switchgear, and motor controls
• Hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, DCS, VFDs, and industrial automation equipment
• Perform arc flash analysis, power load calculations, and root cause analysis of electrical failures
• Read and interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation

Process & Operations Support

• Support 24/7 production by ensuring electrical systems are optimized for reliability and safety
• Collaborate with maintenance and production to reduce downtime and improve power system efficiency
• Apply preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using CMMS tools

Project & Compliance Work

• Assist with capital projects, electrical system upgrades, and plant expansions
• Ensure all electrical work complies with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other safety standards
• Maintain detailed documentation and support internal audits and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or process-manufacturing setting
• Experience with power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell PLCs/DCS
• Proficiency in using a CMMS system for maintenance tracking
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including on-call, weekends, or holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pulp & paper, chemical processing, or other continuous operations plants
• PE License, CMRP, or ISA CCST certification
• Union experience

Cultural Fit & Expectations

This is not a desk job-this engineer will spend significant time in the field working closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership. Candidates must be technically sharp, dependable under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability culture.