Electrical Engineer

Position Summary:

The Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for electrical reliability projects supporting the Maintenance and Reliability organization at the Hopewell Plant by applying Reliability Engineering principles, statistical data analysis and supporting work process. This is a fast-paced position that must thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing preventative and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment and controls
Responsible for electrical oversight of activities generated by the Management of Change process
Responsible for supporting Capital projects from design phase to startup
Responsible for identifying and utilizing preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and consultants
Inspection of new/repaired electrical equipment and making spare parts recommendations
Provide technical assistance to the hourly E&I Technicians work group / contractors, as needed
Provide guidance on new electrical equipment technology, plant standards and drawing updates
Develop and implement Reliability and Maintenance procedures pertaining to electrical equipment
Prepare Reliability Control Plans for critical equipment
Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Operator Monitoring, Critical Repair activities, and Spare Parts bills of materials quality assurance
Analyze failures and recommend corrective action
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams and use lean principles to perform work
Participate in Reliability-focused Failure Modes and Effects Analyses teams where appropriate
Develop and implement reliability control plans for electrical systems as part of an ongoing asset risk management initiative
Lead electrical equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required
Actively participate in plant safety programs and maintain a knowledge and understanding of Process Safety Management, OSHA requirements, and other safety standards
Participate in all aspects of Advan Six Operating Systems
Other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as a reliability engineer
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience Knowledge of electrical design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
Experience in electrical reliability (low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, VFD's, motors and motor control systems)
Knowledge in the use and application of predictive technologies (infrared, testing history, diagnostic software/systems)
Familiarity/experience with Fault Current, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies.
Experience using SAP work management system, Meridium, or similar system for reliability data collection and analysis

Experience with National Electric Code, NFPA 70E and ISA standards
Familiarity with safety procedures and requirements in a hazardous chemical environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to incorporate safety into foundations of work activities
Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
Demonstrated ability to generate and implement work process improvements
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop robust solutions
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Knowledgeable in repair and troubleshooting techniques for electrical and instrumentation equipment
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools for business process improvement
Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, self-directed who can work with limited daily supervision or instruction
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to work in various weather conditions in an industrial environment
Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries

The expected base pay for this position is $95,000 - $142,600