Electrical Reliability & Project Engineer

Atlantic Alumina Company; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alumina refining firm in Gramercy, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and manage improvement projects. This role involves driving root cause analysis for equipment failures and executing capital projects using FEL methodology. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in heavy industrial environments. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably in alumina or similar refining operations.
• Proven experience in RCA, MoC, and project management.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the OEE of Plantwide Electrical systems.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and chronic reliability issues.
• Manage mechanical projects using the FEL methodology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

Data analysis software

Reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCM)

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team at an alumina refinery. This role is critical in driving equipment reliability, managing change processes, and executing capital and improvement projects. The successful candidate will lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and manage projects using the Front-End Loaded (FEL) process.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the OEE of Plantwide Electrical systems
• Improve the onstream factor of electrical industrial manufacturing system plantwide: sub-stations and power distribution to manufacturing equipment, starters, VFDs, protection systems, drives/motors, power and DCS interfacing system, etc.
• Ensure systems are performing at their optimum throughput.
• Guide the maintenance department on best practices to reduce failures, reduce total operating cost of equipment, maintenance frequency and how to.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and chronic reliability issues.
• Facilitate cross-functional RCA sessions and develop actionable recommendations.
• Track and report on corrective actions and effectiveness.
• Management of Change (MoC):
• Own and lead or participate in the MoC process for mechanical systems and equipment modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to assess risks and impacts.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify improvement opportunities, prepare business cases and execute change as per the FEL process.
• Utilize field data collection and analysis to identify failure trends and reliability opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to eliminate repeat failures and improve equipment uptime.
• Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance programs.
• Project Management (FEL Process):
• Lead mechanical projects from concept through execution using the FEL methodology.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for capital and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• RCA Effectiveness:
• % of RCAs completed within target timeframe.
• % of corrective actions implemented and verified.
• Reduction in repeat failures of critical equipment.
• MoC Compliance:
• % of MoC processes completed on time.
• Number of MoC-related incidents or deviations.
• Audit compliance score for MoC documentation.
• Reliability & Uptime:
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for key assets.
• % reduction in unplanned downtime.
• % improvement in equipment availability.
• Project Execution:
• % of projects delivered on time and within budget.
• FEL stage gate compliance rate.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score (post-project reviews).
• Continuous Improvement:
• Number of CI initiatives implemented annually.
• Estimated cost savings or value creation from CI efforts.
• % of field data collection targets achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably in alumina or similar refining operations.
• Proven experience in RCA, MoC, and project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCM), CMMS systems, and data analysis software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP).
• Experience with FEL project methodology.
• Knowledge of alumina refining processes and equipment.