Electrical Reliability Engineer

Shintech; Location (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shintech is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer in Plaquemine, LA to develop and implement reliability strategies for the electrical infrastructure. This role involves providing expertise in low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution systems, managing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Engineering Degree and five to seven years of experience in the industrial manufacturing industry, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience in the industrial manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and reliability analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for electrical infrastructure.
• Provide engineering expertise for electrical distribution systems.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Reliability analysis tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

Electrical Reliability Engineer

Location: Plaquemine, LA
Unit: Maintenance
Classification: Exempt
Number of position(s): 1
Reports To: Reliability Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of effective reliability strategies for the electrical infrastructure systems, including life cycle management, equipment obsolescence program, and collaborating with Shin-Etsu engineering team.
• Provide engineering expertise for low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution systems with a focus on maintenance, reliability, electrical safety, and arc flash mitigation.
• Providing technical support and engineering solutions for manufacturing site initiatives, including power system design, modeling, and testing.
• Providing technical resources for capital project development and execution plans.
• Execute electrical design activities efficiently, offer technical expertise on maintenance activities, and provide troubleshooting support during construction and startup.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing GPmate, maintenance history, and equipment performance records.
• Interpretation of electrical studies and modeling (load flow, arc flash, relay coordination, etc.).
• Review and approve electrical specifications, drawings, and construction work package documentation.
• Serve as a technical reviewer and subject matter expert during the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and develop effective corrective actions to improve electrical reliability.
• Champion long-term maintenance and reliability strategies, including long‑range planning and turnaround work scope development support.
• Ensuring compliance with NFPA, NEC, NETA, IEEE, and company standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Propose value‑based engineering solutions, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and work with technical, project, and management teams.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Five to seven years’ experience in the industrial manufacturing industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, reliability analysis tools, and software is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for presenting findings and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Must be able to access all plant areas.
• Required to be medically fit for duty.

Employees Must Be Able To

• Regularly required to push, pull, bend and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Climb stairs.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Comply with respirator fit tests (where applicable).
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, hard hat, and steel‑toed boots.
• Clean shaven.

Work Environment

• Chemical manufacturing site, in the presence of chemicals.
• Works in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
• Diverse/multicultural workforce.
• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Moderate noise level and environmental vibration related to equipment.
• Call out on nights and weekends.

Shintech Louisiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.