Electrical Engineer

Oxychem; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Convent, LA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead maintenance for plant electrical systems. You will develop procedures, support reliability improvements and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in maintenance, and knowledge of NFPA 70/NFPA 70E. You will participate in outages, cost estimates, and incident investigations while coordinating with production and maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with knowledge of electrical power and maintenance.
• 5+ years maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E codes.
• Experience with electrical equipment up to the 230KV level.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing, monitoring and calibration procedures for electrical equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance to improve reliability and reduce cost.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance groups.
• Lead electrical incident investigations with root cause analysis.
• Manage electrical PM programs and capital projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

NFPA 70/70E knowledge

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Essential Job Duties: Develop testing, monitoring and calibration procedures for electrical equipment. Monitor equipment performance and make recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost. Provide technical support to production and maintenance organizations to evaluate and resolve maintenance problems. Provide technical resources to support electrical maintenance efforts for troubleshooting assistance and support projects to deal with identified equipment. Lead and support electrical incident investigation with root cause analysis. Manage the identification, development, and implementation of new electrical power generation and maintenance PM programs. Review facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards (Mechanical Integrity). Assist in planning, procurement, scheduling, and supervising activities related to major outages/turnarounds. Prepare and justify cost estimates for plant electrical improvements and replacement of worn-out equipment in compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. Monitor the facility’s electrical operations and performance and facilitate the development of programs for improvement. Manage the Maintenance Electrical capital projects. Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority. Serve as the Convent Plant Electric Motor Steward. Provide plant interface with Corporate Electrical Steward to ensure compliance with corporate directives and Guidelines.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialized knowledge of electrical power and maintenance. 5+ years maintenance experience preferred. Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) Knowledge of the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) Experience with electrical equipment up to the 230KV level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English. Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies. Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

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