Power Distribution Technician

INEOS Belgium; Texas City, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Acetyls is seeking a Power Distribution Technician to ensure reliable high-voltage power distribution and maintain equipment up to 69kV. The role involves safety-first maintenance, switching operations, and collaboration with engineers and field personnel to keep critical systems operating efficiently.

Responsibilities include preparing switching orders, maintaining records, and supporting high-voltage projects while upholding environmental and safety standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant high voltage experience (greater than 480V) in a plant, Electrical Journeyman designation, NCCER Electrical Certification or NETA certification
• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Working knowledge of electrical standards as applied in petrochemical industry and general knowledge of various Codes (e.g. API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEEE, NETA).
• Working knowledge of technical documentation associated with electrical design and equipment
• Knowledge and experience in executing preventive maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Meet all SHE objectives and comply with all governmental laws and policies while executing work in the Power Distribution area.
• Executing maintenance activities in support of maintaining mechanical integrity of assets and protective systems.
• Supports project activities associated with the high voltage systems of the plant.

Skills

Electrical experience

High voltage troubleshooting

Reading P&ID and drawings

VFDs/transformers/motors knowledge

Safe switching practices

Overhead line inspection/maintenance

Adapt to changing markets

Education

High voltage experience in plant (480V+) and Electrical Journeyman/NCCER/NETA

NFPA 70E knowledge

Petrochemical electrical standards knowledge

Technical documentation reading

Preventive maintenance planning

Job description

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

The Power Distribution Technician uses their high voltage expertise to collaborate with engineers, planners, and other field personnel to ensure the reliable and efficient distribution of electrical power.

Accountability 1:Meet all SHE objectives and comply with all governmental laws and policies while executing work in the Power Distribution area:

• Visibly supports and promotes the INEOS 20 Principles and the Culture of Prevention.
• All activities performed in accordance with established company, local, state, federal, and health safety, and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are planned and executed in compliance with site environmental compliance requirements.
• Safety improvements on all pre-existing processes.
• Provides safe work permits to contractors working on or around high voltage equipment in the plant and maintenance buildings
• Verifies clear understanding of work scope, carefully reviews the type of work and potential safety or process reliability hazards.
• Takes appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined space, hot work, etc.) when reviewing the work scope.
• Is aware of and responds to emergency protocols during shutdowns and startups.

Accountability 2:Executing maintenance activities in support of maintaining mechanical integrity of assets and protective systems

• Provide information such as switching orders, or distribution process changes.
• Prepare switching orders that isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and replacements of three-phase power distribution components up to 69kV and relay hardware.
• Maintains and reviews maintenance records on all power distribution equipment in the plant.
• Ensure the reliable operation of all high voltage equipment in the plant.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on all high voltage equipment in the plant.
• Actively looks for electrical reliability improvement opportunities.
• Trouble shoots failed/underperforming equipment to identify and/or eliminate root cause.
• Effectively communicates at a variety of levels, including the writing of reports on equipment condition and status.
• Inspects and maintains overhead power distribution lines.
• Performs visual inspections to identify system hardware issues.

Accountability 3:Supports project activities associated with the high voltage systems of the plant:

• Provides support to engineering project teams that install, modify, or will affect any power distribution equipment in the plant.
• Follows the progress of the projects ensuring that the power distribution equipment is installed correctly with all parameters being properly set for the desired operation

Level of Education & Knowledge:

• 5+ years relevant high voltage experience (greater than 480V) in a plant, Electrical Journeyman designation, NCCER Electrical Certification or NETA certification
• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Working knowledge of electrical standards as applied in petrochemical industry and general knowledge of various Codes (e.g. API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEEE, NETA).
• Working knowledge of technical documentation associated with electrical design and equipment
• Knowledge and experience in executing preventive maintenance plans.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Electrical Experience:
  • Knowledge of and experience of troubleshooting equipment with voltages up to 69kV.
  • Knowledge of and experience of working with high voltage substations and switchgear.
  • Trouble-shooting skills along with the ability to read and understand P&ID, Relay Drawings, Electrical One-Lines and Loop Drawings.
  • Knowledge of testing and maintenance of VFDs, transformers, large electric motors, UPS systems, low and high voltage switchgear, and low and medium voltage motor control centers.
• Safe switching practices, including creating and executing switching orders.
• Inspection and maintenance practices for high voltage equipment (480V to 69KV) including transformers, breakers, switches, and motors.
• Inspection and maintenance practices for overhead power distribution lines
• Adapt to changing market and customer opportunities quickly to deliver results in the most effective way.

• Location Texas City, TX, United States
• Type Full-time
• Posted 08 September 2026
• Requisition ID REQ-2966

Job Details

• Location Texas City, TX, United States
• Discipline Maintenance
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Acetyls
• Posted 08 September 2026
• Requisition ID REQ-2966