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Elmore, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Salary range: $111,000-152,000*
*The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.
Why Elmore, Ohio?
Because life here is anything but ordinary!
Small-Town Charm – Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.
Delicious Delights – Grab a latte at Christy’s Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.
Outdoor Adventures – Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, fish at Riverbend Park, or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course.
Nature & Culture – Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery.
In the Middle of It All – Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!
What We Offer:
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistance
Paid holidays and vacation
A culture of respect, inclusion, and growth
Reporting to the Project Guardian Project Manager, the Electrical Program Manager will play a critical role in managing and executing large capital projects at the Elmore, OH facility. The role emphasizes power distribution system design, implementation, and maintenance, alongside integration and support of control systems to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Capital Project Management
Lead the design, planning, and execution of power distribution systems for large capital projects, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and business goals.
Project Leadership
Act as the Electrical Project Lead, developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Power Distribution Expertise
Design and specify medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), and protective relaying systems.
Controls Integration
Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate power distribution equipment and protective relays with PLCs, HMIs, DCSs, and SCADA systems for monitoring and control.
Provide technical input on control system architecture related to power distribution.
Technical Oversight
Prepare technical specifications, review vendor proposals, and recommend equipment and system designs that optimize reliability, maintainability, and safety.
Field Support and Troubleshooting
Oversee installation and commissioning of power distribution and control systems.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to resolve electrical and control system issues.
Standards and Compliance
Develop and maintain electrical design standards, procedures, arc flash studies, and documentation to ensure consistent application and regulatory compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with production, maintenance, EH&S, and external contractors to align project execution with operational requirements and safety protocols.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
PMP certification.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in installation and maintenance.
Proven experience managing capital projects with a strong emphasis on power distribution systems in an industrial setting.
In-depth knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution design, protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and MCCs.
Familiarity with industrial control systems, including PLC programming and HMI development.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under deadlines.
Expertise in power distribution system design and implementation.
Strong understanding of electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Proficient in preparing technical specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with control system integration and architecture.
Commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety best practices.
Familiarity with Arc Flash studies and electrical safety program development.
PREFERRED:
Experience with Rockwell, DeltaV, and GE PLC platforms, and Wonderware HMIs.
Large project experience (>$20M).
Experience in heavy manufacturing industries such as glass, metals, and chemicals.
Experience with energy efficiency technologies and plant performance optimization.
Familiarity with advanced project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP certification).
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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.
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