Lead Electrical Engineer - Project Execution

Messer Americas; Houston (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonus Program

Job summary

The Lead Electrical Engineer at Messer Americas provides electrical technical expertise for plant equipment, including design, specification, installation, repair, operation and code compliance in Project Engineering and Execution.

You will deliver preliminary power distribution and equipment designs to proposals and project managers, mentor junior engineers, and interface with other disciplines to meet project targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with large industrial plant power distribution engineering.
• 7–15 years in electrical power distribution for large motors/chemical plants.
• Travel up to 20–40% of time or as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical distribution systems for Messer Americas projects.
• Review designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures with engineering contractors.
• Provide preliminary design and cost information for proposals and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with other disciplines.

Skills

Industrial power distribution

Gases/petrochemical projects

Electrical equipment knowledge

Power system analysis

PLC/DCS control systems

Electrical codes

Travel availability

Education

BS in Electrical or Power Engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of the Lead Electrical Engineer is to provide electrical technical expertise for plant electrical equipment including design, specification, installation, repair, operation and code compliance in Project Engineering and Execution for Messer in the Americas.

This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers on active projects, This includes providing preliminary power distribution and equipment design/cost bases to the proposal and project managers to the necessary level of detail leveraging 3rd party resources where possible

This position will also actively work on specifications and standards, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required to successfully meet project targets, and develop/mentor junior engineers in their discipline.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely.
• Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems.
• Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
• Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s:
• Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
• Provide detailed drawing review and feedback
• Critical Supplier Audits
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
• Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation
• Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
• Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment.
• Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards.

Required Skills

• Experience with large industrial plant power distribution systems is a must.
• Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a must.
• Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as HV substations, High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP. Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment.
• Experience in creating corporate/department specifications and standards for electrical equipment, services, and installation.
• Extensive experience in electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis.
• Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
• Must be willing to travel extensively (20-40% of time) or as business requires.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Minimum of 7-15 years relevant experience with electrical power distribution engineering including design, installation, testing and commissioning for large motors and chemical process plants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree is a plus
• Knowledge of relevant industry practices, and safety best practices is a plus

The salary range for this position is $117,000-$157,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

About Messer

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.