Electrical Distribution Specialist

ineos; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is seeking an Electrical Reliability EDS Testing Specialist at Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, TX. The role focuses on testing, preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems to ensure safety and reliability.

The technician will use tools like Omicron CMC 356 and CPC 100, perform data analysis, generate technical reports, and coordinate with the Reliability group and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting electrical testing on medium- and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to generate and interpret technical reports and data.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical testing, preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics and repair on distribution systems.
• Prioritize safety and enforce Life Saving Rules and plant procedures.
• Generate detailed technical reports and coordinate actions with Reliability Group and contractors.
• Support Electrical Reliability & Maintenance in safety programs and plant reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve reliability problems and increase plant availability.
• Assist in creating Scopes-of-Work, JSAs and coordinate with specialty contractors.

Skills

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

NFPA 70E safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Omicron CMC 356 relay test set

Omicron CPC 100 / CP TD1 test set

HV Diagnostics Tan-delta/VLF cable test set

Insulation resistance test set

DLRO

Hand-held multimeters / current clamp meters

Job description

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Job title:

Electrical Reliability Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Testing Specialist

Grade:

Hourly

Location:

Battleground Manufacturing Complex - La Porte, TX

Closing date:

09/30/2026

Organizational context and job purpose:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals & oil products. It comprises 28 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 148 sites in 26 countries throughout the world. The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX.

The 300-acre INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex (BMC) was originally built in 1956 and is located on the Houston ship channel east of Houston, Texas. Currently, BMC produces both high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The polypropylene line has a capacity of approximately 320 million pounds per year, and the seven polyethylene lines have a combined capacity of approximately 3 billion pounds per year. The BMC site has a state-of-the-art technical center which integrates research and development, technical services and quality assurance.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities:

• The Electrical Reliability EDS Technician is a key member of the Electrical Reliability Team at the Battleground Manufacturing Complex. This position is responsible for executing electrical testing, preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair activities on medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems. Working in support of the E/I Reliability Department, the technician plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and availability of electrical assets and infrastructure throughout the facility.
• Make safety a top priority and uphold the 20 safety principles, Life Saving Rules, and plant procedures and policies at all times.
• Support the company's visions and values.
• Act as a leader within the Electrical Reliability & Maintenance group towards the Electrical Safety Program & NFPA 70E at BMC.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) on electrical distribution systems (12.47kV down to 480V Motor Control Centers main breakers) including creating custom tests, utilizing special test equipment, following established procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, and recognized industry standards on the following types of equipment: Electro/Mechanical and Microprocessor Protective Relays Switchgear Circuit Breakers Distribution Transformers Oil and SF6 Switches Current and Potential Transformers Power Cables Grounding Systems Station Batteries and Chargers
• In-depth knowledge in the testing and PM's of electrical substations (138kV and 69kV).
• In-depth knowledge in the operation, programming, and safe execution of the following (but not limited to) test equipment: Omicron CMC 356 relay test set Omicron CPC 100 / CP TD1 test set HV Diagnostics Tan-delta/VLF cable test set Insulation resistance test set AC High Pot DLRO Hand-held multimeters and current clamp on meters Alber battery resistance meter
• Analyze test data, recommend corrective actions, and develop appropriate response by coordinating with E/I Reliability Team, E/I Maintenance, and/or outside contractors.
• Generate detailed technical reports, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended and coordinating with the Electrical Reliability Group.
• Participating in cross-functional teams to identify and solve ongoing reliability problems to increase plant availability.
• Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis regarding status and scheduling.
• Assist Electrical Reliability Engineering in the creation of Scopes-of-Work, JSA's, & coordinate job walk-throughs with specialty contractors. This may include the following: Scoping, estimating and executing small capital projects and plant alterations
• Participating in contractor selection and management of contractor execution/performance
• Perform job responsibility in obtaining safe work permits, reviewing JSA's, LOTO for contractors as a "job rep," & perform QA/QC oversight of contractors.
• Perform all duties as a qualified electrical worker according to NFPA 70E - one that has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved.
• Assist Electrical Reliability Engineering in the creation of switching orders; plan and exe