Power Supply Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support capital invest and expense type projects within area of responsibility
• Coordinate 3rd party service providers
• Maintain and operate the 161kV, 13.8kV, 5kV and 480V network including switch gears, transformers, capacitor banks and other equipment
• Cook conduct and coordinate trouble shooting activities of Power Supply Equipment malfunctions
• Lead and oversee all Preventative Maintenance (ITPM) programs and tasks for Power Supply equipment
• Prepare Switching orders for temporary changes for "maintenance" and restoring back to "Normal" Operations
• Maintain and operate the emergency 13.8kV generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system
• Act as point of contact to WACKER's power utility company; Create monthly energy reports; Analyze and review monthly power billing
• Maintain and operate the electrical duct banks; Determine duct bank routing, design, and occupancy; Coordinate future usage of duct banks with the business partners
• Subject matter expert for VFD and motors
• Maintain and update the ETAP Software for the Site Power Supply model; Add new electrical loads and changes of electrical loads which connect to the Power supply grid into the model
• Actively manage and coordinate external repair of electrical equipment like breakers or other equipment
• Consult and support capital projects executed by client's project engineering team regarding power supply topics
• Support the Plant Engineering Managers in providing safe operating conditions, regulatory compliance, availability and performance of various production units
• Support availability of production units at required capacity and quality
• Conduct and/or coordinate debottlenecking activities
• Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality and cost
• Develop and/or support development of specifications, standards and codes
• Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Represent Wacker's interests towards suppliers and contractors
• Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility
• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective
• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance to client's policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• 5+ years of experience in Power utility companies or industries with high energy demand like Pulp & Paper, Refineries, Chemical or Power plants
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure
• Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and construction practices
• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of power supply, electrical engineering and instrumentation incl. relevant regulations, standards, and codes
• Knowledge in automation and controls (EI&C) is a plus
• Team player attitude
• Objective judgment and fact-based decision-making approach
• Strong multitasking competency
• Ability and willingness for domestic and international (mainly to Germany) travel
• Experience in Power Distribution Systems and Equipment from 161kVA to 480V
• 161KV - Siemens GIS (Gas-insulated switchgear) , Southwire cable, 45MVA transformers
• 13.8KV - Siemens NXAir medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, MV Bus Duct, Okonite cables
• 4160V - Siemens GMSG, MVC & MVS type contactors, bus tie for starts
• 480V - Low voltage switchgear (LVSG), WL breakers, Power Control system (PCS) & network - Servers, Rugged communication equipment (Ruggedcom)
• Capacity to work with ETAP - power system model, DIGSI - SIPROTEC relay programming, WinCC - SIEMENS process-visualization system, SICAM - power supply control, SIGRA - Oscillograph viewing, PI - Oil System Inc Plant Information (OSI PI), EXCEL-PI DataLink, COMOS - Drawings System