Electric & Control Lead

Position Title: Electric & Control Lead
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: Eschborn
Requisition ID: 34087
We are looking for our Electric and Control Lead M/F/X for our Greenfield Project in Germany. You will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical and control systems within the facility are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with the project's requirements and regulatory standards.
This is a remote role for the first months, where you will be working from home. Afterwards you will work on site with the project team. You will report to the Engineering Lead for the Greenfield project. Join this exciting assignment for three years.
Key responsibilities:

• You lead the design, review, and approval of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure to ensure the plant's electricity needs are met safely and efficiently.

• You collaborate with engineering teams to ensure electrical systems meet the production requirements and are aligned with plant layouts, equipment specifications, and regulatory standards.

• You ensure the integration of control systems with the plant's operational requirements, including automated monitoring and control of production lines, utilities, and auxiliary systems

• You oversee the installation of electrical wiring, switchgear, transformers, and control systems during the construction phase.

• You lead the commissioning and start-up activities for electrical and automation systems, ensuring that all systems function according to design and are ready for full operation

• You manage the overall power distribution system of the plant.

• You ensure the selection and installation of accurate and reliable instrumentation for process monitoring and control, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors.

• You establish procedures for the ongoing maintenance of electrical and control systems, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• You are an expert in designing and managing high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.

• You have a strong understanding of industrial automation systems including PLC/SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems.

• You are experienced with power distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, and electrical protection systems.

• You are proficient in instrumentation and process control systems (e.g., flow meters, temperature sensors, and pressure transmitters).

• You are familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.

• You are knowledgeable of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable electrical design practices

• You can analyze system performance and optimize for energy efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

• You think critically and can resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: Continental Europe
Department: Engineering Project October MEHRUM
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Mehrum
Company: McCain GMBH