Electrical Reliability Engineer

Auriga Polymers Inc. (Indorama Ventures); Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Auriga Polymers Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to drive reliability improvements across plant systems and equipment.

The role requires coordinating small projects, analyzing failure modes, and implementing durable solutions for high‑voltage and 480V power distribution. The successful candidate will lead safety compliance work with EHS, serve as Radiation Safety Officer (training provided), and mentor technicians while documenting equipment and processes for

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing and chemical process environment.
• Proficient with NEC and NFPA codes.
• Experience with HART field devices.
• Ability to read PID’s, motor wiring diagrams, single line and PLC logic prints.
• Ability to learn high-voltage power distribution (100,000V to 12,470V to 480V).

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects to install new equipment such as instruments, VFDs and UPSs.
• Function as the site Radiation Safety Officer (training provided).
• Review testing of Safety Instrumented Systems and interlocks.
• Analyze failure modes and replacement strategies.
• Troubleshoot 480V systems and related equipment.
• Maintain maintenance and reliability KPI’s.
• Develop reliability project scopes based on manufacturing needs.
• Track and monitor reliability issues with Pareto-based value.
• Provide economical solutions for reliability issues.
• Document equipment in plant systems.
• Coordinate with EHS to meet OSHA and compliance regs.
• Facilitate reliability solutions with stakeholders.
• Complete reliability improvements in a timely manner.
• Suggest improvements to enhance asset performance.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Learn from support role models.
• Train technicians and create training documents.
• Apply reliability tools (FMEA, RCFA, PPA).
• Integrate existing work processes into digital solutions.

Skills

Electric motors operation

VFD operation & programming

NEC/NFPA knowledge

HART devices

PID & diagrams literacy

High-voltage distribution

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to join our group located at our Spartanburg, SC, facility. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities. A successful individual in this role must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities/Job Requirements:

• Lead small projects to install new equipment such as instruments, variable frequency drives, UPSs, etc.
• Function as the site Radiation Safety Officer (training will be provided)
• Review testing of Safety Instrumented Systems (Safety and Process Interlocks)
• Analyze failure modes and replacement strategies
• Troubleshooting of 480V systems
• voltage
• Maintain Maintenance and Reliability KPI’s
• Develop reliability project scopes based on manufacturing and operational needs.
• Continually track and monitor reliability issues in the focus area; Pareto-based value.
• Provide value-added economical solutions for reliability issues.
• Enhance proper documentation of equipment in various plant systems.
• Work with site EHS to ensure OSHA regulations and Compliance regulations are fully met.
• Facilitate reliability solutions with key stakeholders.
• Timely completion and closure of reliability improvements
• Recommend improvements in site systems to enhance reliable asset performance.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and projects as assigned.
• Learn from support role models.
• Ability to train technicians and create training documents.
• Apply strategic reliability principles for continuous improvement (FMEA, RCFA, PPA, etc.)
• Champion the Integration of existing work processes into Digital Solutions (Handheld field devices).

Qualifications:

• 10 years of minimum experience in a manufacturing and chemical process environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Versed in the operation of electric motors
• Versed in the operation and programming of Variable Frequency Drives
• Versed in NEC and NFPA codes
• Experience with HART devices
• Ability to read PID’s, Motor Wiring Diagrams, Single Line, and PLC Logic prints
• Ability to learn high-voltage power distribution (100,000V to 12,470V to 480V)

We are an equal opportunity employer: M/F/D/V

Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by law.