Electrical Reliability Engineer - Industrial Plant

Actalent; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-4 weeks PTO

401k match

Job summary

Actalent, based in Hopewell, VA, seeks an Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead electrical reliability projects and improve safety and equipment longevity. You will guide maintenance, support capital projects, and drive improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires hands-on expertise with electrical systems, strong data analysis, and collaboration with E&I technicians. onsite work in a chemical plant, with a competitive pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• The candidate has 5+ years as a reliability engineer focused on electrical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with electrical distribution, VFDs, motors, and motor control systems.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and ISA standards.
• Experience in chemical or petrochemical plant maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Experience using SAP or Meridium for reliability data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment and control systems.
• Lead RCFA teams and apply lean principles to improve processes.
• Support capital projects from design through startup with electrical reliability input.
• Develop reliability control plans for electrical systems.
• Analyze failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in FMEA teams to identify risks and mitigation.
• Ensure safety standards and plant procedures are followed.

Skills

Electrical reliability

Maintenance leadership

Statistics data analysis

RCFA

Lean Six Sigma

Safety procedures

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Meridium

Job description

Actalent, based in Hopewell, VA, seeks an Electrical Reliability Engineer to lead electrical reliability projects and improve safety and equipment longevity. You will guide maintenance, support capital projects, and drive improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires hands-on expertise with electrical systems, strong data analysis, and collaboration with E&I technicians. onsite work in a chemical plant, with a competitive pay range and benefits.