Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals maintenance team as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform. This position combines an understanding of I&E engineering principles, power systems, and refinery unit operations and overall profitability to assure that these systems function properly. The incumbent supports the continual design, selection, configuration, maintenance, and documentation for all I&E systems at the refinery to achieve performance objectives. This role evaluates the rapidly changing I&E field to ensure the refinery selects the most modern, cost-effective, and compatible equipment for new and retrofit projects.

You will foster a customer service attitude, providing leadership in the I&E field and sharing information with all interested parties at the refinery and corporate level. The position requires guidance to the management team on all matters of electrical importance, particularly power reliability within and outside the refinery’s electrical system. Effective communication about electrical issues to non-electrical technical personnel is essential.

Due to the nature of the job, there is a risk of exposure to electrical arc blasts, electrical fires, and electrical shock, requiring work in all units of the refinery, including hazardous locations. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance, and documentation for I&E systems at the refinery to support optimum unit operations while minimizing environmental excursions and safety events.
• Assist plant maintenance groups daily in troubleshooting and repair of I&E equipment and systems, and provide training to ensure uninterrupted refinery operation.
• Provide I&E engineering services for refinery capital and expense projects to ensure quality installations that meet refinery standards (PARES), including guidance in the selection, application, and coordination of protective relays and schemes.
• Provide technical I&E engineering services during turn-around activities.
• Reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and maximize production by identifying and eliminating “bad actor” instrument installations.
• Develop and issue Management of Change documentation required to satisfy OSHA PSM 29-CFR-1910.
• Monitor and revise I&E repair procedures that are not “best in practice.”
• Investigate equipment failures and issue change recommendations to eliminate further occurrences.
• Develop and issue installed cost estimates for I&E improvement projects so equipment owners can make informed decisions.
• Review, research, and recommend I&E projects necessary to maintain I&E reliability on process units.
• Provide day-to-day power system support for refinery operational units.
• Develop and/or update existing I&E engineering standards and establish guidelines for preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assist the Power Distribution Coordinator in technical issues between the refinery and our electric utility provider in the area of reliability and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a petrochemical facility.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
• Experience in the application of protective relaying.
• Experience in the design and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear and controls for voltages from 480v to transmission voltages.
• Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.

Skills

• Ability to communicate technical electrical issues effectively to non-electrical personnel.
• On-call 24/7 availability.
• Ability to work extended hours/schedules during turn-around or project activities.
• Leadership by example, logical problem-solving skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.