ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (DOE)

Dakota Gasification Company

Beulah (ND)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Beulah, North Dakota, is seeking a Electrical and Instrument Maintenance Engineer to provide technical assistance on equipment and reduce production losses. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has strong troubleshooting skills. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k). This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an EAC/ABET accredited electrical engineering program.
A valid driver’s license.
DOT (PHMSA) qualification required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and analyze electrical and instrumentation issues.
Assist in specifying new equipment.
Participate in commissioning of new installations.
Develop PM and PdM strategies.
Provide technical assistance to Process Operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (DOE)

This position provides technical assistance on electrical and instrumentation (E&I) equipment to reduce production losses from equipment failures, and to ensure safe and compliant operation of the Synfuels plant. This is accomplished by maintaining technical competence regarding the theory, design, and application of electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, managing and interfacing with Maintenance regarding preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques, and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Troubleshoot and analyze electrical and instrumentation issues and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Assist in specifying new equipment and maintaining equipment and component standardization.
Assist in trip logic testing of critical rotating, fixed, and fired equipment.
Assist in the development of PM and PdM strategies to increase reliability and availability of critical E&I equipment.
Participate in the checkout/acceptance testing and commissioning of new installations.
Ensure equipment spare parts are optimized on critical equipment by reviewing min/max inventory levels, determining recommended suppliers, and facilitating billing of material (BOM) revisions.
Assist with creating as-built documentation of electrical, instrument, and control systems.
Provide technical assistance and input in the development of electrical and instrument procedures and standards.
Support the development of asset management plans and other reliability improvement efforts.
Provide technical support to Process Operations, Planning, and Maintenance in equipment repairs, replacements, substitutions, and upgrades.
Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and efficient manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited electrical engineering program.
A valid driver’s license.
This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) (PHMSA) qualified position.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires constant hand coordination; frequent sitting, standing, walking, use of a computer/keyboard, and climbing stairs and ladders; occasional bending, low-level and elevated activity, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, hand grip up to 25 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level, crawling, use of tools, foot controls, and turning of valves. Requires finger dexterity, ability to perform close work, good color vision, hearing, and the ability to exchange accurate information. Over 50 percent of the day is spent in an office environment. Exposed occasionally to dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and working at heights up to 150 feet. Incumbents are required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary.

KEY SKILLS

General knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control concepts, engineering analysis and design techniques, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Able to read and interpret electrical, instrument and control diagrams.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Able to analyze data, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans and goals, present information to others, and work under pressure of time constraints.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to careers.basinelectric.com to apply.

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Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

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