Description

CEL - Critical Power

About The Role:

Reporting to our Human Resources Manager, we are seeking a HR Assistant to support both the Human Resources function and general office operations. This role ensures smooth day-to-day office activities while supporting HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, personnel recordkeeping and employee communications. The position requires strong organization, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

What You'll Be Doing:

Human Resources Support:

• Assist recruitment activities including posting jobs, scheduling interviews and candidate communicating.
• Support onboarding, preparing paperwork, conducting orientation tasks, coordinating equipment and workspace setup.
• Maintain employee personnel files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with HR compliance tasks, such as tracking training, certifications or required documentation.
• Help prepare HR reports, memos and routine communication with employees.
• Support benefits administration tasks such as distributing forms or answering general questions.
• Assist with timekeeping or payroll preparation by collecting and verifying employee information if needed.
• Support HR projects such as employee engagement activities, policy rollouts, or event planning.

Office Administration:

• In addition to the above responsibilities, act as our front-of-house receptionist.
• Co-ordinate with CEL staff to ensure all visitors are managed throughout their time in our facility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general office inquiries / deliveries etc.
• Manage office supplies, ordering, restocking and vendor relationships.
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional office environment.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Support leadership and office staff with scheduling, meeting preparation and document creation.
• Coordinate office maintenance or repairs with relevant providers.
• Assist with maintaining office equipment and ensuring functionality.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Associate or bachelor's degree or administrative certification preferred.
• 2+ years of HR or office administrative experience.
• Experience in HR support, recruiting coordination or handling confidential records preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic HR systems.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy a very high level of discretion is required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

CEL - Critical Power

About The Role:

Reporting to our QEHS Manager, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance and continuous improvement with our environmental, health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all US regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations, inclusive of our manufacturing facility and site installation programs for our data-centre clients. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active person with significant hands-on experience in implementing and validating EHS systems and validating regulatory compliance. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing and ensuring world-class EHS performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure adherence to local and international EHS regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to electrical switchgear assembly and testing.
• Manage and validate our internal system documentation is in an audit-ready state at all times.
• In conjunction with our QEHS Manager, participate in customer / regulatory audits as schedule dictates.
• Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your peers, always leading by example.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to OSHA 1970 regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control:

• Conduct regular risk assessments for our office and assembly environments, testing and site installations.
• Implement robust controls / training for electrical testing, arc-flash hazards and general assembly risks.

Incident Management & Reporting:

• Investigate accidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
• Provide accurate, timely and consistent department reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
• Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardize processes to develop a ‘One CEL' approach.

Training & Awareness:

• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, focusing on electrical safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
• Keep abreast of the developments in regulatory standards, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.

Environmental Management:

• Monitor waste disposal, recycling and emissions compliance.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001/45001 certification processes.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
• 5+ years EHS experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace or medical devices industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1970, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001standards.
• Familiarity with general assembly processes and associated hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive safety culture.
• Ability to analyze data and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel domestically to conduct site audits as needed.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

CEL - Critical Power

Description

CEL - Critical Power

Description

CEL - Critical Power

Position Overview:

Reporting to a Program Manager, we are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead projects focused on the professional delivery of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients from initiation to final delivery. You will ensure that your project portfolio is executed efficiently, aligned with client expectations and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and financial performance. Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships is a critical aspect of the role. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budget and resources using PM tools.
• Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Provide accurate reports which provide clarity on alignment of performance to the overall project.
• Monitor general project KPI's, ensuring negative trends are monitored and corrected as required.
• Develop mitigation strategies to correct non-performing projects with peer teams as required.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes (PMI or PRINCE2 frameworks).

Technical Coordination:

• Interpret electrical switchgear specifications and ensure design compliance.
• Ensure projects are being implemented in line with our Project Management Process.
• Balance your customers' program goals with company objectives to ensure common project alignment.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence within your team.
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Financial Analysis & Cost Control:

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports for your project portfolios.
• Ensure rigorous financial and commercial management through all phases of your project's lifecycle.

• Use early warning KPIs to identify any financial aspect of your project which is not achieving its goals.
• Review project performance, verifying financial targets are achieved with rational to explain as required.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a senior point of contact, managing escalations and proactively resolving issues impacting delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Ability to travel in the nationally / internationally of 10% - 20% of standard hours.
• End-to-end management of change requests and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Risk & Quality Management:

• Proactively identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and issues (internal or external).
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalate to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.
• Utilise regular Lessons Learned activities to ensure identified risks are not repeated.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, ANSI) and internal quality systems.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management or related field.
• +5 years in project management within electrical, aerospace, automotive or medical device industry.
• Certification and strong understanding in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Competent in managing multiple concurrent objective and leading project teams.
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems and data centre environments is a plus.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certifications would be an advantage.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

CEL - Critical Power

About The Role:

Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, we are seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector to join our team in Williamsburg, VA. This role is responsible for verifying the physical and technical quality of all incoming raw materials, components and assemblies used in the production of our electrical switchgear i.e. PDUs, RPPs and LV Switchgear. You will help ensure that all received items meet required specifications, engineering drawings and quality standards before they are released to production. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Inspection & Verification:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of components, materials and sub-assemblies based on purchase specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Conduct basic electrical tests where applicable (continuity, insulation resistance).

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document inspection results, discrepancies and non-conformances into the QMS.
• Record inspection results in the quality management system.
• Maintain accurate records of received goods, inspection results and supplier performance.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate with suppliers for corrective actions.

Compliance:

• Ensure all inspections meet ISO 9001 and internal quality standards.
• Support customer and certification audits as required, by providing accurate documentation and traceability.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the inspection area

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with peer departments to resolve material issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality concerns and improvement actions.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA, CAPA).

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on recurring issues and suggest preventive measures.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and supplier development programs.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Quality Assurance.
• +3 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in an electrical / mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with standard inspection tools and electrical test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP/QMS systems, SAP).

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience working with components used in Power Distribution Units or similar electrical products.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• IPC, ASQ, or related quality certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

CEL - Critical Power

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Document Controller is responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining all technical documentation related to our projects e.g. customer specifications, change control documents or quotation revisions. This role ensures that documentation is accurate, up to date, kept in an auditable state and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

Document Management:

• Control and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, project manuals and quality records.
• Ensure proper version control and document traceability.
• Implement and enforce document control procedures in line with ISO standards.

System Administration:

• Manage electronic document management systems (EDMS).
• Upload, archive and retrieve documents as required.

Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, customer and internal quality requirements.
• Support audits by providing accurate and timely documentation.

Coordination:

• Liaise with engineering, production and project teams to collect and distribute documents.
• Track document approval workflows and expedite reviews when necessary.

Reporting:

• Maintain document registers and produce status reports for management.
• Monitor KPIs related to document turnaround times and accuracy.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, or related field.
• +3 years in document control within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear industry documentation preferred.
• Proficiency in document management systems and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management principles.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written communication and organizational skills.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you wIII have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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CEL - Critical Power

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Commodity Specialist who will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing, approval, onboarding, delivery to PO schedule and ongoing performance through structured business reviews and escalation processes. This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across strategic commodities. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full profitability, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

• Lead the sourcing / onboarding process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for metal, electrical components and fabricated assemblies.
• Analyze market trends, LME / COMEX copper indices and material price fluctuations to mitigate risk.
• Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements with material suppliers and component OEMs.
• Lead RFQs, benchmarking activities and cost modeling for switchgear materials.
• Support localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure resilience in supply.

General Supplier Management:

• Conduct audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
• Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and due diligence (financial, operational, capacity).
• Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.
• Negotiate to achieve best price and margin, ensuring compliance with quality and service guarantees.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Serve as the senior supplier interface, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Build relationships through clear communication, proactive management and reliable performance.
• Support sales by providing input on quotation development, project feasibility and execution risk analysis.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Develop, maintain and report supplier scorecards and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for project performance monitoring, reporting and escalation.
• Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance trends and initiate corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
• Manage the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation:

• Implement a structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation framework for your supply base.
• Identify and assess risks across the supply base, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
• Drive early escalation of identified risks or performance deviations to the US Management Team.
• Maintain a lessons-learned process to Continuously Improve future project outcomes.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support dual sourcing, inventory buffering and supplier diversification initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with business needs.
• Provide commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making as part of the U.S. SMT.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain / business management or related field.
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, commodity management or supplier development.
• Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and risk management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage highly complex, large project portfolios with full financial accountability.
• Familiarity with ESG and sustainability frameworks in supplier management.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aerospace, automotive).
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Ability to travel is required - approx. 60% - 70%.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

CEL - Critical Power

About The Role:

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Expeditor who will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials and components from suppliers to meet production schedules. This role focuses on proactive management of delivery risks, escalation handling and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across our US supply chain. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

General Supplier Management:

• Assist in audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
• Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
• Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.

Delivery Management:

• Utilise cycle-counting information to assess stock levels, ensuring replenishment timeline does not affect production schedules.
• Monitor ongoing supplier delivery schedules and identify potential delays early.
• Proactively escalate and resolve delivery issues with suppliers to prevent production impact.
• Work with peer teams to ensure all suppliers have clarity on future schedules and can meet requirements.
• Assist in the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Co-ordinate with internal teams (planning, procurement and manufacturing) to implement recovery plans.

Supplier Communication & Relationship Management:

• Support the supplier validation and onboarding process.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
• Build strong relationships to improve responsiveness and collaboration during escalations through clear communication, proactive management.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and report delivery performance metrics (OTD, lead times, escalation frequency).
• Provide internal escalation where KPI trends start to indicate negative supplier performance.
• Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate delivery status and update stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support initiatives to reduce lead times and improve supply chain resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or expediting roles within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in managing supplier performance management, escalations and recovery plans.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for supplier engagement.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple escalations simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft products.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Ability to travel is required – approx. 60% - 70%.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Description

• Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
• Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities. Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
• Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
• Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the ABB organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
• Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.

• Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley expertise, including troubleshooting and programming PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), HMIs (PanelView), and FactoryTalk/Studio 5000 systems, along with strong knowledge of industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet.
• Advanced controls and instrumentation skills, including sensors, VFDs, servos, motor controls, safety circuits, and 24V–480V electrical systems, with the ability to read schematics and diagnose issues on high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
• Strong automation maintenance capability, performing preventive/predictive maintenance, root-cause troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with LOTO, GMP, food-safety standards, and OSHA requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

• Experience with SCADA systems, data collection, and process optimization tools to improve line performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in food or beverage manufacturing environments, including familiarity with CIP systems, sanitary design principles, and GMP best practices.