Electrical & I&E Engineer — Plant Reliability & Safety

Brightpath Associates LLC; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to support the Maintenance Department at our California facility. You will maintain electrical diagrams, act as AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance, and specify PM/PdM activities while guiding electricians and mechanics on diverse projects.

You will apply expertise in PLCs, HMIs, DCS, UPS, and low-/medium-voltage systems, contribute to PSSR, and help ensure safe commissioning and start-up of process equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, motors, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience in Facility Engineering and RCFA/FMEA/thermography.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Electrical Engineer supporting the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain and update plant electrical single-line diagrams and Arc Flash labeling.
• Act as AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance.
• Specify preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Apply knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, DCS, UPS, and low-/medium-voltage plant systems.
• Provide maintenance input to new Process Equipment Purchase Specifications.
• Direct Electricians, Mechanics, and other staff to support projects and maintenance efforts.
• Collaborate with I&E Technicians and Management.
• Train coworkers in areas of expertise as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Specify on-site maintenance and tooling requirements.
• Recommend improvements based on RCFA findings.
• Analyze equipment trends and field data for reliability improvements.
• Ensure installation and operation conform to standards by preparing electrical specifications/drawings.
• Establish construction/manufacturing/installation standards via detailed calculations.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and testing activities to meet specs.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

DCS Systems

UPS & Electrical Systems

Arc Flash Analysis

RCFA

FMEA

Process Safety

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Arc Flash Analysis

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer to support the Maintenance Department at our California facility. You will maintain electrical diagrams, act as AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance, and specify PM/PdM activities while guiding electricians and mechanics on diverse projects.

You will apply expertise in PLCs, HMIs, DCS, UPS, and low-/medium-voltage systems, contribute to PSSR, and help ensure safe commissioning and start-up of process equipment.