Electrical and OT Engineer (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

Purpose:

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud's mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers.

Summary Description:

Electrical and OT Engineer is responsible for all hardware, network, and computer support related functions for Consolidated Water Power Company, a public utility providing power to one Billerud division, three other paper manufacturers and other local businesses and households. The role includes supporting the day-to-day hydro and power distribution operations computing and network requirements with operational events that arise. The successful candidate must have a wide business background combined with a broad technical skillset in both hardware and software applications.

Key Accountabilities:

The position includes involvement in the following:

• Local and wide area networks, including fiber-optic connectivity between remote locations.
• Windows servers and workstations and firewalls
• Video surveillance systems and security control systems
• Cloud based phone systems
• Daily operational reporting
• Customer billing application
• Customer facing web site
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cyber security compliance.
• Ensure execution of the Project Delivery Process (PDP) in the design, development, and implementation of information systems solutions.
• Ensure execution of the Value Management Process to obtain business governance review and disposition of planned investments in information technology solutions.
• Manage relationships with service providers, where applicable, to ensure that services meet the requirements of CWPCO's systems.
• Establish and manage to annual capital and operational budget for scope of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain the data collection, analysis and reporting requirements for CWPCo.
• Provide engineering support needed on CWPCo electrical infrastructure.
• Work with the CWPCo Resource Manager, reviewing physical and cyber security to ensure compliance requirements.
• Support Operations to ensure operational availability and reliability
• Ensure appropriate security mechanisms are in place for CWPCo applications.
• Develop and negotiate favorable hardware and software license, maintenance, and SaaS (Software as a Service) contracts.
• Ensure that backup systems and networks are in place and tested to meet the requirements of needed for the three FERC defined High Hazard Dams at CWPCo.
• Collaborate with Sr. Electrical Engineer on priorities and balancing workload.
• Support the maintenance of SCADA software and hardware.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours, weekends, and holidays as required.

Required Experience and Education:

Education:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a preferred emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Preferred 10 years of utility or manufacturing related experience.
  
  

Travel: Negotiable

Required skills:

• Strong competencies and hands-on experience in all dimensions of information technology (technology, processes, security, project implementation).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate.
• Working knowledge of the utility businesses and functional areas.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical abilities, and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong technical, problem solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, including short circuit analysis, protective relaying coordination basics, arc flash and load flow studies.

Preferred Skills:

• Broad understanding of CISCO networking and Palo Alto firewalls
• Microsoft toolsets include Servers / Active Directory / WSUS
• SQL database knowledge with the ability to extract and manage large databases
• AutoCAD drawing design and programming skills

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
• Performance-based bonus
• You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).
• Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
• HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.