Electrical Engineer

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Shreveport, Louisiana, to optimize equipment life and profitability. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering along with 3-5 years of experience in a refining or industrial environment. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential, and flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in refining or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (NFPA, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical equipment including motors and transformers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze equipment histories for reliability improvement.

Skills

Electrical equipment design

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

3+ years of experience in relevant fields

Tools

PLC/controls

Instrumentation analyzers

Job description

PURPOSE

The Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Refinery’s Reliability Manager and provides the necessary support to accomplish the refinery’s objectives in the most safe, economical, and technically feasible manner. This position is responsible for providing engineering services to optimize equipment life and plant profitability. This position is also responsible for providing electrical engineering support to the capital projects and the site.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and specifies electrical equipment such as motors, breakers, relays, generators, substations, buses, starters, transformers, and other industrial electrical equipment up to 15KV.
• Designs, specifies, and maintains instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems.
• Ensures compliance with Industry standards, RAGAGEP, and Federal and State regulations.
• Assists and directs power distribution system repairs and upgrades as required.
• Develops and assists in implementation PM(s) and repair plans of refinery electrical power distribution systems.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and in accordance with all Calumet procedures.
• Drives reliability efforts by providing technical assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems.
• Analyzes equipment histories and makes recommendations for reliability improvement and failure elimination.
• Coordinates Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) processes, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and tracks the implementation of recommendations through resolution.
• Participates in audits to measure the effectiveness of reliability related activities such as equipment repairs, part quality, and failure investigation processes.
• Assists Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Reviews equipment specifications and standards and develops recommendations for reliability improvement.
• Maintains and updates electrical equipment standards and participates in their continual improvement.
• Other activities as assigned by the Calumet management team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 3-5 years of experience working within a refining, chemical, power distribution, or heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety standards and Area Electrical Classification standards (NFPA, NEC, and NETA).
• Read, understand & develop drawings including One-Lines, P&IDs, schematics, and connection diagrams.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• 10+ years of experience working within a refining, chemical, power distribution, and/or heavy industrial environment.
• Instrumentation analyzer and PLC/controls experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts as needed – including overtime and nights/weekend callouts.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability knowledge.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and knowledge of refinery safety practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates company values: Safety, Environmental & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer Focus, and Excellence.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.