Lead Engineer - Electrical

Air Products; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its Texas City plant to improve the reliability of high-voltage electrical systems. The role involves leading investigations, providing technical support, and enhancing safety practices. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, be well-versed in safety standards like NFPA 70E, and be knowledgeable in using specialized software tools. A Texas PE license is preferred. Competitive benefits and a commitment to an inclusive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in electrical engineering in large industrial plants.
• Experience handling an electrical safety program with NFPA 70E knowledge.
• Ability to conduct power system studies and validate performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for high-voltage distribution equipment.
• Develop engineered solutions for recurring electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Operations and maintenance knowledge

Experience with SKM PowerTools

In-depth experience with SEL and Multilin relays

Ability to program protective relays

Knowledge of safety programs (NFPA 70E)

Ability to travel in North America

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

SEL protective relays

Multilin protective relays

Job description

Air Products is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on improving reliability of high‑voltage electrical distribution equipment and rotating machinery at our Texas City plant. The role includes leading root‑cause investigations, developing engineered solutions, and ensuring safe operation of critical assets.

What We Offer

We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of inclusion. Benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D - Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field teams for high‑voltage distribution equipment and high‑voltage motors/generators.
• Solve electrical equipment issues and coordinate technical response across Air Products facilities.
• Supervise vendor shop repairs of high‑voltage motors and equipment to verify quality and workmanship.
• Document critical work with repair reports to support traceability and long‑term equipment history.
• Develop engineered solutions to eliminate recurring electrical issues.
• Improve plant reliability by trending performance data and updating maintenance procedures.
• Lead and participate in root‑cause analyses (RCA) and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Develop and complete predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for critical electrical assets.
• Apply internal and national standards when specifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment.
• Review and approve engineering documents for plant upgrades and reliability projects.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians and operations staff on safe operation and preventive maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ensure all work aligns with Safety and Environmental standards and supports a strong safety culture.
• Maintain company electrical safe work practice standards aligned with industry standards and recommended procedures.
• Perform power system studies, including motor starting/voltage drop, short‑circuit, arc‑flash, and load‑flow analyses.
• Program protective relays using settings developed from system studies and validate performance through event analysis.

Required Responsibilities

• Deliver all objectives safely and achieve 100% compliance with Air Products’ safety requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience, including operations and maintenance in large industrial plants.
• Experience handling an electrical safety program, including detailed knowledge of NFPA 70E.
• In‑depth experience with SKM PowerTools for Windows engineering software.
• In‑depth experience with SEL and Multilin protective relays, including programming and event analysis.
• Experience specifying and supporting HV substations and associated equipment (transformers; HV/LV motors and generators; motor control circuits; VFDs; station batteries; and UPS systems).
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of synchronous generators and the associated control and protection systems.
• Experience with NERC standards and compliance for a generating facility.
• Ability to travel in North America (15–20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Texas PE license.
• Safety training certification such as NFPA CESCP.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs for large complex processes.
• Working knowledge of industrial process control systems such as PLCs, DCS systems and associated instrumentation.

Location: Texas City plant, with periodic travel (15–20%) across North America.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability and need accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].