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Power Engineer (Painted Post, NY, US, 14870)

Salary

$68k - $93k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Painted Post, New York, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Requisition Number: 71021

The company built on breakthroughs.  
Join us. 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.   

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Scope of Position:

Primary focus will be supporting and maintaining the plant power system service and distribution systems. This includes supporting new project power needs, managing equipment obsolescence and upgrades, monitoring power quality, and working as a liaison between the plant and the utility company.

Member of cross-functional electrical/controls engineering team responsible for supporting manufacturing improvements and operational excellence.

Program Perks

Competitive salaries
Assistance with housing and travel
Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

Social and networking opportunities
Weekly tech talks
Community involvement

Day to Day Responsibilities

Serve as the plant electrical resource to enhance and maintain the power distribution systems at the Diesel Manufacturing facility in Painted Post, NY. Coordinate with department leaders, trades, and external vendors to achieve goals while balancing operational department needs.
Responsibilities include maintaining various power distribution equipment such as 15kV switches, substation transformers, substation breakers, breaker panels, UPS units, MCCs, and other distribution panels and disconnects. Provide electrical support for emergency power generators used for plant processes, life safety systems, and fire pumphouse operations.
Evaluate and assign power sources for new equipment, considering maintenance shutdowns, system capacity limits, and location constraints. This may involve adding distribution centers or measuring operating currents of existing equipment.
Partner with facility maintenance and operations teams to plan, schedule, and supervise shutdown-related activities. This includes reviewing documentation, conducting PPAs (Potential Problem Analyses), assisting with permits and site-specific documentation, and serving as the onsite technical expert during execution. Ensure work completion aligns with planned activities and update documentation as necessary.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, including managing NFPA 70E requirements for arc flash safety during installations and operations.
Perform power monitoring and quality analysis to enhance visibility into power consumption and detect anomalies. Collaborate with the utility to identify causes of power quality issues and communicate findings to plant leadership.
Work independently in a team-based environment with minimal supervision. Communicate effectively with Operations and Leadership regarding the benefits and risks of engineered solutions.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

Primary working hours are 8AM-5PM M-F

Hours may occasionally flex as required to achieve plant production objectives.

Off shift support will occasionally be required for emergencies to maintain operations of critical assets.

Required Education and Experience

BS - electrical engineering or equivalent
0-3 years of engineering experience with demonstrated success working with power distribution systems.

Required Skills

High level of technical curiosity that will enable unique solutions to the technical challenges incumbent to the position. Ability and interest to learn, and apply, new technologies in support of overall technical objectives.
Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices and power distribution systems
Good organizational and communication skills plus the ability to maintain detailed documentation.
Familiar with industrial power standards
Ability to work in both a team and as an individual contributor.
Possesses an understanding of electrical power systems and ability to apply it in troubleshooting and system design.
Sound problem solving and decision-making processes and skills.
Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level.

Desired Skills

GE PLC experience
Familiar with Schweitzer Engineering Controllers and Relays
UPS system experience
MV switchgear equipment experience
Experience with backup generators and auto transfer switching.
Experience with power quality meters.
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of NFPA70,79,70E, as well as an understanding of safe, electrical work practices for medium (>2000V) and low voltage (<2000V) systems.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $68,034.00 - $93,548.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

About the company

Corning Inc Life Sciences was founded in 2013. The company's line of business includes the manufacturing of pressed and blown glass.

Skills

GE PLC

Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL)

UPS

MV switchgear

NFPA 70, 70E