Electrical Engineer

PBF Energy; Paulsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PBF Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Equipment & Reliability Engineering Department at their Paulsboro facility. This role entails the specification, design, and maintenance of electrical equipment crucial for plant operations while ensuring reliability improvements. The successful candidate will provide technical support, develop maintenance procedures, and have a degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $97,000 to $147,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Prefer 3 years of Electrical Power experience and a B.S. or higher Degree in Electrical Engineering with experienced focus in industrial Electrical Power Systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal forms.
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical equipment and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the maintenance and operation of electrical systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and enhance equipment reliability.
• Develop maintenance and operating procedures for electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical Power experience

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Basic PC knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

B.S. or higher Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project Management software

Job description

Electrical Engineer JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineer, as part of the Equipment & Reliability Engineering Department at a major integrated petrochemical manufacturing facility, is responsible for specification, design, and maintenance of electrical equipment for all plant operations, including field installations. This individual will develop maintenance and reliability strategies related to electrical equipment and provide guidance to internal customers to maintain the reliability of the equipment. Duties also include electrical plant modifications (Switchgear and Relay upgrades, MCC installations, UPS and substation battery systems).

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the refinery’s electrical systems and equipment (including low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment).
• Investigate electrical equipment failures and recommend actions to enhance system and equipment reliability.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and associated reliability improvements/upgrade plans.
• Provide technical support for front‑end development, cost estimation, design, construction, and startup for projects and change packages.
• Assist in the development of maintenance and operating procedures for electrical equipment.
• Understand and promote Delaware Valley Refining Complex electrical practices.
• Maintain a basic understanding of industry standards (API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ASME, ANSI, ASCE).
• Maintain knowledge of electrical area classifications and be familiar with acceptable methods of satisfying requirements of equipment installations in hazardous areas.
• Understand the requirements of process changes (e.g., Management of Change).

Job Qualifications

• Prefer 3 years of Electrical Power experience and a B.S. or higher Degree in Electrical Engineering with experienced focus in industrial Electrical Power Systems.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at different levels of engineering, design, maintenance, and management and with internal customers as well as suppliers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal form for the purpose of instructing others in technical matters and obtaining cooperation from various personnel.
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor starters, breakers, relay protection devices, transformers, and switchgear.
• Working experience in petrochemical production units and awareness of surroundings from a safety and environmental point of view.
• Demonstrates basic PC knowledge and skills.
• Has ability to use basic software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.
• Updates Project Management Program and has ability to use a basic project scheduling program.
• Willing to learn and use AutoCAD, and SKM load‑flow & short‑circuit programs as well as SEL Quickset.
• Prefer professional experience within an oil refinery or petrochemical complex.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $97,000 – $147,000.
• Additional comprehensive and generous benefits package.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.