Senior Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical EngineerBeaumont, TXRelocation Paid

Job DescriptionAt a minimum, tasks will include, but not limited to:Provide competent coverage for issues concerning low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems including switch gear, motor control centers, transformers, VFD’s, UPS Systems, DC Systems, and electrical safety.Owner of site single line electrical drawing updates and changes.Leads site arc flash analysis and evaluates changes in electrical infrastructure to lower risk and ensure safety.Leads improvements in electrical infrastructure by developing and managing multi-year capital project plans.Owner of electrical coordination studies to ensure safety of electrical systems and personnel. Establishes specifications and procedures to ensure setting of safety devices are maintained to protect employees and electrical assets.Works with Maintenance and Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. The Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for adhering to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans.Participates in the development criteria for evaluation of equipment and technical suppliers and maintenance service providers. Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria.Participates in the final check out of new electrical equipment installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.Leads to improvement in the utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.Owner of site electrical safety procedures and practices to protect personnel and equipment.Reviews new and existing preventative maintenance procedures for site electrical equipment.Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues. To fulfill this responsibility the Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer applies:Knowledge and engineering principles to perform analyses of assets including asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness, remaining useful life & other parameters that define operating condition, reliability, and costs of assets.Develops and maintains reliability improvement/tracking programs for critical electrical assets.Assist in root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures.Leads component failure analysis as required.Reviews project design packages for proper design regarding reliability and electrical safety.Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program.Develops, reviews, and maintains electrical equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and storage.Develop and implement alterations and revisions to electrical equipment to improve business performance of the operating units.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAININGBachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering required.Ten years or more experience preferred. Experience as plant owners’ employee in a continuous process industry, preferably chemicals or oil refining preferred.Knowledge and experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B required.Knowledge and experience with NETA and IEEE preferred.Experience with electrical testing technologies preferred.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONSLicensed PE a plusCMRP a plusPREFERREDAbility to communicate information and ideas in speaking or in writing so others will understand.Must be self-motivated and possess skills to identify and solve unusual problems.Must be capable to make decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.Must be willing to spend time in the field as required.Ability to use computers and computer systems utilizing standard software (i.e., Microsoft Suite)SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSTransportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. Why is This a Great OpportunityGlobal Chemicals Company offering competitive salaries and continued career growth.