Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Country

United States / US

City

PORT ARTHUR

Area

Texas

Workplace location

PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

Employer company

TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.

Domain

Maintenance & Inspection

Type of contract

Regular position

Experience

• Minimum 6 years

• Context & Environment

• Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals maintenance team as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform! Read on for more, and don’t hesitate to apply today!

• 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.

• This person supports the continual design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for all I&E systems at the refinery to achieve refinery performance objectives.

• The incumbent continually evaluates the rapidly changing I&E field to assure that the refinery selects the most modern, cost-effective, compatible equipment for new and retrofit projects. This person fosters a customer service attitude to provide the refinery with leadership in the I&E field and takes a leadership position in sharing information in this field with all interested parties at the refinery and corporate level.

• Provide guidance and to the management team in all matters of electrical importance, especially in the areas of power reliability within and outside the refinery’s electrical system.

• Must be able to communicate effectively about electrical issues to other technical non-electrical personnel in a manner that ensures a thorough understanding of any electrical power issues.

• Develop and/or update the 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.

• Due to the nature of the job there is a risk of exposure to electrical arc blasts, electrical fires and electrical shock, and will require working in all units of the refinery is, including hazardous locations.

• This position requires that the employee be flexible in their ability to work extended hours as needed to complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Activities

• 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 on a daily basis in troubleshooting and repair of I&E equipment and systems and provide training as needed to assure uninterrupted refinery operation.

• Provide I&E engineering services for refinery capital and expense projects to insure 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 that equipment owners can make informed decisions.

• Review, research and recommend I&E projects necessary to maintain I&E reliability on the process units.

• Provide day-to-day power system support for refinery operational units.

• Candidate Profile

• BS 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 trouble-shooting 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.

• This position requires daily interface with many disciplines within the refinery, with special emphasis on the ability to successfully communicate technical electrical issues to non-electrical personnel in order to assist them in making sound and safe decisions.

• On call 24/7.

• Extended work hours/schedules sometimes required during turn-around or project activities.

• Ability to lead by example, logical problem solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.

• Additional Information

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.