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…