Electrical Engineer

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and manage maintenance programs aimed at ensuring a safe work environment and improving equipment reliability. The role requires a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience in an engineering capacity within a Power Generation or Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The position supports HESS programs to cultivate a secure workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior Electrical Engineering experience in a Power Generation or Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and participate in maintenance programs for a safe work environment.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide training in operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Support

Cost Estimation

Preventive Maintenance

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and participate in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Develop the required human resources capability for achieving the Taft Plant Maintenance goals.
• Monitor equipment performance and make recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.
• Provide cost estimating and engineering proposals for routine replacement of equipment to correct maintenance problems or improve processing equipment.
• Supervise the installation of such equipment.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance organizations throughout the plant to evaluate and resolve maintenance problems.
• Provide training to production, maintenance, and other departments in the proper operation, troubleshooting, repair techniques, controls, and care of electrical equipment.
• Develop the necessary training as required.
• Keep current on new technology and equipment and evaluate applicability for use in the plant.
• Attend technical meetings and seminars to maintain and improve skills related to maintenance management.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and operations personnel to minimize maintenance problems in the plant.
• Consult with contractors, OxyChem maintenance, and outside service groups on capital and maintenance projects.
• Evaluate, design, and recommend changes in maintenance activities to increase reliability of existing equipment, reduce repair costs, and minimize product interruptions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure applicable preventive maintenance programs are functioning and are executed as designed.
• Ensure compliance of electrical maintenance systems and electrical components with corporate standards.
• Establish testing and calibration procedures for electrical equipment as necessary.
• Recommend, establish, and update spare parts requirements for existing or new equipment.
• Assist other maintenance engineers on special projects of a non‑routine basis.
• Prepare equipment specifications and purchase requests.
• Maintain equipment repair records and logs – evaluate repair costs and trends.
• Develop inspection, testing, outage, and repair scopes throughout the plant.
• Design systems or improve the design of existing systems to reduce repair and downtime.
• Prepare design estimates, cost estimates, and capital appropriations for small capital projects.
• Advise plant engineering on the design, specification, and layout of equipment on capital projects.
• Lead in troubleshooting issues with major equipment or repetitive issues.
• Maintain all appropriate engineering drawings, files, and specifications as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and operating permits.
• Ensure compliance with NERC standards, as applicable.
• Participate and accept responsibility for meeting plant and individual PSM goals and monthly spreadsheet responsibilities as required by HESP-610 Procedure.
• Actively participate in plant’s Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) programs to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Assume accountability for meeting plant safety goals and various other requirements including training, work permits, critical item inspections, job observations, housekeeping, reporting hazards and issues, and working safely in job assignments.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and various other HESS programs while promoting safety through offering recommendations to other employees on working safely.
• Support and fulfill the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred: 3 years of prior Electrical Engineering experience in a Power Generation or Manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and walk, bend, and stoop as required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including the use of a respirator.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.