Principal Electrical Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of power distribution within an industrial facility from 480V to 138kV
• Strong knowledge of large synchronous machines
• Provide engineering and technical expertise and apply advanced technical knowledge to identify electrical hazards, evaluate related risks, and assist in the development of effective risk control solutions at the company’s operated assets
• Provide engineering and technical expertise during the development and/or revision of electrical-related standards, procedures, guidelines, and plans as required to meet industry standards or regulatory requirements
• Develop and analyze electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, and arc flash
• Develop electrical safe operating and engineering practices at company assets that fully incorporate aspects of company electrical safety standards and NFPA 70E
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with an emphasis on monitoring and analysis for electrical systems for increased efficiency and reduced downtime between scheduled PMs and planned outages
• Perform and lead root cause analysis and develop cross-functional bad actor programs
• Support maintenance with PM activities
• Develop and/or review technical reports
• Support timely and accurate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Engineering Service Requests (ESRs)
• Provide technical and commercial evaluations of engineering proposals and contracts
• Develop multidisciplinary Management of Change packages (MOCs) to ensure quality documentation, efficient approval, and execution
• Maintain interfaces with regulators and technical institutions
• Develop and manage complex contracting strategies and partnerships
• Develop and maintain internal design standards, design specifications, and provide input to approved vendor lists
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and entry-level engineers

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of Engineering systems, calculations, applications, operations methods, and materials, and engineering applications of computers
• Comprehend design specifications, standards, and contracts
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Conduct efficient meetings
• Develop comprehensive scopes of work

Education, Certification & Experience

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum Experience Required: 15+ Years of Electrical Engineering Experience, 5+ years of experience in an operating industrial facility

Competencies

• Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Independently initiates and executes complex initiatives and drives breakthrough programs across multiple technical and business areas
• Recognized technical expert in the company
• Mentor to technical staff

Work Environment

• Operates in a professional office environment within or outside of an industrial plant environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers with scanner and fax, and filing cabinets
• May be required to enter confined spaces
• May be required to work at elevated heights

HSE Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System
• Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies
• Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility
• Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions