Lead Power Distribution Reliability Engineer

Total Energies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer to support the Port Arthur Platform. You will lead efforts to maintain and improve the refinery's power distribution network, collaborating with Engineering, Capital, and Operations to deliver reliable electrical infrastructure.

You will leverage extensive knowledge of electrical standards, protective relaying, and motor control to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the platform.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, OSHA 1910 standards.
• Experience in protective relaying.
• Design and troubleshoot electrical switchgear.
• Repair and control of induction and synchronous motors.
• Ability to lead, solve problems, and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Platform groups including Engineering, Businesses, Capital, and Turn Around.
• Oversee design, selection, configuration, maintenance, development, and implementation of lifecycle plans for power distribution systems at the refinery.
• Analyze existing systems and develop strategies to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and quality of power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot power distribution system failures and prioritize repairs with Power Distribution Coordinator.
• Provide technical support for the power distribution system as required.

Skills

Power distribution

Protective relaying

Electrical switchgear

Motor control

Electrical testing equipment

Team leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

TotalEnergies is seeking a Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer to support the Port Arthur Platform. You will lead efforts to maintain and improve the refinery's power distribution network, collaborating with Engineering, Capital, and Operations to deliver reliable electrical infrastructure.

You will leverage extensive knowledge of electrical standards, protective relaying, and motor control to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the platform.