Electrical Reliability Lead – Power Systems & Safety

INEOS; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA in La Porte, TX seeks an Electrical Reliability Resource Team Leader to own the Electrical Distribution System, lead a small reliability team, and drive safety and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, electrical expertise, and experience with complex distribution networks.

The position oversees maintenance, testing, and reliability programs, mentoring technicians, and supporting outages and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of electrical maintenance or power distribution experience.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems 480V–138kV.
• Strong testing, troubleshooting, and relay protection skills.
• Familiarity with SKM and PowerDB tools; SAP experience helpful.
• Knowledge of applicable standards (NETA, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, API).
• Turnarounds, maintenance projects, and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own Electrical Distribution System safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Provide leadership for EDS technicians and reliability personnel.
• Develop maintenance strategies and oversee technical investigations.
• Lead reliability programs and support turnarounds and capital projects.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Capital Projects teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Protective relaying

Reliability programs

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years electrical experience

Tools

SKM

PowerDB

SAP asset management

One-line diagrams

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA in La Porte, TX seeks an Electrical Reliability Resource Team Leader to own the Electrical Distribution System, lead a small reliability team, and drive safety and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, electrical expertise, and experience with complex distribution networks.

The position oversees maintenance, testing, and reliability programs, mentoring technicians, and supporting outages and capital projects.