Electrical Specialist

ICON Consultants, LP; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Reliability Electrical Specialist based in Taylor, TX. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, conducting preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensuring safe operation in an industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance of medium voltage electrical systems.
• Proven experience in installation, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and lead/participate on teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance based on established procedures.
• Support root cause analysis for major failures.

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Team interaction

Self-starter

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems (e.g. Infor EAM)

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Reliability Electrical Specialist based in Taylor, TX. This position reports to the Southern Reliability Center Superintendent and works with the LGUS Regional Reliability team to achieve strategic reliability goals within the Region. The objective is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment including: Substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, protective relay systems, battery and UPS systems, and transformers up to 138 kV.
• Induction and synchronous motors up to 45,000 horsepower and up to 15,000 volts.
• Backup generators up to 1500 kW.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and perform preventive maintenance based on established procedures.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and perform predictive maintenance (IR Thermography, Transformer Oil Analysis, Partial Discharge Analysis, Power Quality Analysis).
• Support root cause analysis for major failures.
• Assist in identifying and resolving chronic electrical asset concerns (bad actors).
• Assist in turnaround planning and cost estimation of electrical work.
• Assess equipment performance data to ensure optimal and efficient performance.
• Provide on-site or remote direction to plant or contract personnel to ensure safe and effective work.
• Drive resolution of high-impact issues with urgency and integrity.
• This position requires a mix of office and field work, with up to 50% domestic travel.
• Accessibility during off-hours is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the maintenance of medium voltage (5 kV to 15 kV) electrical systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in installation, troubleshooting and repairs of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Proven knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication and team interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams.
• Self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with computers and standard software packages (MS Office, e-mail, etc.).

Desired Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology or Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Understanding of control and instrumentation systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other and Manufacturing

Industries

• Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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