Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager
Responsibilities
- Define, build, and sustain an instrument, electrical and control’s reliability program that identifies and closes reliability gaps, improves equipment availability, and ensures assets are used effectively to support safe, reliable operations.
- Lead and/or support failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and FMEA efforts for electrical and instrumentation equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and safety incidents.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance to shift maintenance practices from time-based to condition-based triggers where value is demonstrated.
- Ensure improvement and capital projects have appropriate engagement from E&I discipline.
- Collaborate with peers within LSB Industries to develop and share best practices that improve safety, reliability and productivity.
- Serve as a coach and mentor to increase the overall electrical and instrumentation knowledge and capabilities of the site staff and front-line employees.
- Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination studies, and other process hazard analyses, providing expertise on instrumentation and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
- Drive LSB/PCC compliance with the NEC and drive electrical reliability and integrity at the facilities.
- Develop relationships with electrical utility suppliers and drive high availability and reliability of the power supply to the facility.
- Develop the Electrical System Engineering Model (SKM) including Short Circuit, Coordination studies and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, reliability engineering, or a related field.
Experience in managing and implementing reliability programs, conducting failure analysis, and leading RCA and FMEA efforts.
Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, including but not limited to power distribution, control systems, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives, including stakeholder management and project planning.
Proficiency in using reliability software tools such as PHA (Process Hazard Analysis), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability).
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including but not limited to NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), IEEE 1584 (IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations), and ASME B31.3 (Power Piping).
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.