Senior E&I Engineer - Seadrift

Ben Aris LLC; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Aris LLC seeks a Senior Instrument/Electrical Engineer to support maintenance and reliability for Seadrift operations. You will provide field technical support, manage PMs, and ensure accurate equipment data and BOMs across SAP and related systems.

Responsibilities include leading MOC docs, troubleshooting failures, and guiding design inputs for cost-effective asset reliability improvements, with RCA focus and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC codes and standards.
• Experience with instrumentation, measurement tech, and voltage distribution.
• Experience with PLCs and power distribution/controls.
• Familiarity with SIS and reliability engineering practices.
• Experience in refining or chemical industries preferred.
• Proven RCA experience (TapRoot/ProAct) and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical field support for instrumentation and electrical issues and projects.
• Manage and review PM schedules and inspection deferrals.
• Own area maintenance procedures; keep BOMs and equipment files current.
• Manage obsolescence and upgrades; keep SAP/other databases accurate.
• Develop/complete MOC documentation for maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures; plan repairs/improvements.
• Provide design/installation input to minimize cost and maximize reliability.
• Lead maintenance capital projects for rebuilds and reliability improvements.
• Lead RCA investigations and present findings to management.
• Maintain calibration records and electrical documentation.
• Oversee RTAC system for primary power distribution; ensure accurate prints/schematics.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC functionality

Power distribution

SIS familiarity

Reliability practices

RCA experience

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

About the job Senior E&I Engineer - Seadrift

Title: Senior Instrument/Electrical Engineer

Department: Maintenance & Reliability

Description:

The Instrument/Electrical Engineer is a key member of the Maintenance & Reliability Group, supporting the

plants operation and reliability improvement efforts. This role works within a team environment and is

responsible for implementing reliability best practices, optimizing preventive maintenance tasks, and

assisting with maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

Provide daily technical support in the field for instrumentation and electrical issues & projects

Manage and review Preventative Maintenance (PM) and inspection deferrals

Own and manage area maintenance procedures and ensure equipment files, spare parts, and Bill of

Materials (BOMs) are continuously updated

Understand and manage equipment obsolescence and upgrades, ensuring accurate information is

maintained in SAP or other relevant databases

Develop/complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation for maintenance activities

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures, assisting in planning repairs or improvements

Provide technical expertise during the design and installation stages of new assets or modifications

to minimize costs and maximize asset reliability

Lead maintenance capital projects for equipment rebuilds or reliability improvements

Lead root cause inquiries related to equipment failures and present findings for management

review

Maintain calibration records and manage electrical documentation

Oversee RTAC system for primary power distribution and ensure accuracy of plant electrical prints

and schematics

Requirements:

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Knowledge of industry codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC)

Experience with instrumentation, measurement technology, low and high voltage power

distribution, and PLC functionality

Power distribution and controls experience.

Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), predictive and preventive maintenance

concepts, and reliability engineering practices

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical processing industries, or other relevant

industrial/manufacturing environments

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience (TapRoot or ProAct)

Proficiency with SAP and Maximo applications

Strong communication skills for conveying complex issues, mentoring, and building alignment

Ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate strong