Utility Engineer (Bilingual Korean required)

Timpl has partnered with a global EV battery manufacturing company and they're looking for a Utility Engineer.

Summary

The Utility Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of all electrical facilities and instrumentation across production sites and offices. This role encompasses engineering, planning, purchasing, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring and distribution systems. The engineer provides guidelines for the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and implements energy-saving initiatives through effective management and efficiency improvements of electrical installations. The role requires collaboration with various teams and some on-call support for urgent complex issues.

Require Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

Communication skills
Working level proficiency in English (verbal and written).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in utility facility planning and management in an industrial plant environment (e.g., EV Battery, LCD, OLED manufacturing)
Electricity Engineer or Electrical Engineer license or equivalent
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs

Key Areas of Responsibility

Maintenance Planning/Management:

Establish and manage annual maintenance and repair plans and budgets
Request renovations and issue purchase orders (P/O)
Oversee maintenance and repair performance

Investment Planning/Management:

Develop and manage annual investment plans and budgets
Review facility investment techniques and construction drawings (Electrical single line diagram, Control & Protection schematic diagram, electrical layouts, etc.)
Draft specifications for new construction and public use documents
Request quotations for new facilities and issue construction purchase orders
Monitor facility investment performance

Facility Inspection and Technical Support:

Review and repair facilities based on system requests
Manage and update facility operation manuals
Conduct regular facility inspections (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly)
Identify and report on facility abnormalities; manage historical records
Plan and implement operation efficiency optimizations
Manage electrical substations and control panels

Energy Saving Planning and Performance Management:

Analyze energy usage trends by equipment
Identify and manage potential energy-saving opportunities
Track and report on monthly energy-saving performance

Government Relations:

Respond to regular court inspections of electrical facilities

Audit Preparation & Response:

Create and manage documents required by PSM/ISO
Implement measures to improve facilities and correct non-conformities

Construction Management/Supervising:

Supervise construction related to electrical facility repairs, extensions, or production line changes
Request and inspect facility parts and materials

Emergency Planning & Response:

Plan and execute emergency training for natural disasters, power outages, and hazardous releases

Demands and Environments

Physical & Mental Demands:

In the office: Must wear company-provided uniforms
In production sites: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, and safety glasses

Work Environment:

Usual office environment and production/construction sites
Risk of electric shock: 230kV electrical substation (owned/operated by Georgia Power), production facility substation (25kV and below voltage level), distribution board, production facility control panel, socket-outlet, etc.
Risk of high temperature: 104~122°F outside the quarter dryer, hot oil boiler (356~392°F)
Risk of explosion/noise: Discrete gas explosion in electric room, noise (approx. 65db)

Key Performance Indicators (Internal Use Only):

Energy saving rate
Electrical facility shutdowns (target: less than 2 times)
Facility standardization rate
Categorizing/upgrade of manuals/checklists for electrical systems
Troubleshooting electrical systems

Core Competencies

Professional Competencies:

Understanding of electrical distribution systems and materials including electrical switchgear, MCC, variable speed drive, UPS, PDP(Power Distribution Panel)
Ability to measure and control various parameters (temperature, voltage, current, megger test, insulation, pressure, level, and humidity measurement)
Ability to operate and apply practical knowledge of electrical systems
Understanding of PMS/EMS (Power Monitoring System/Energy Monitoring System)
Knowledge of PLC automation, control systems, and energy monitoring systems

Behavioral Competencies:

Demonstrate perseverance, ownership, and collaboration
Ability to make logical decisions under pressure and show respect for diverse individuals
Communicate effectively and take initiative

Role Competencies:

Work independently with partial guidance to achieve goals
Identify and suggest improvements to current practices
Possess working knowledge and problem-solving skills related to assigned job responsibilities

Collaboration and Supervision:

Build stable relationships within and across teams
Provide coaching and advice to P1 level members

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