Senior Electrical Engineer

TotalEnergies Group; Port Arthur (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TotalEnergies Port Arthur Refinery in Port Arthur, TX, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead I&E design, reliability and turnarounds. You will oversee electrical systems and power distribution, ensure safety and compliance with standards, and mentor maintenance teams in a dynamic refining environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BS Electrical Engineering with 3+ years petrochemical experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to coordinate across disciplines to

Qualifikationen

• BS Electrical Engineering with minimum 3 years in a petrochemical facility.
• Experience with switchgear and controls from 480V to transmission voltages.
• Knowledge of ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE and OSHA 1910 standards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate across disciplines and manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee I&E design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for refinery systems.
• Provide day-to-day power system support for refinery units.
• Develop and issue MOC documentation per OSHA PSM 29-CFR-1910.
• Support turn-around activities with I&E engineering services.
• Communicate electrical issues clearly to non-electrical personnel and mentor teams.
• On-call 24/7 with extended hours during turnarounds.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Power systems

I&E engineering principles

Leadership

Team oriented

Ausbildung

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protective relays & schemes design

Jobbeschreibung

Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

Dominio Maintenance & Inspection

Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals maintenance team as a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform! Read on for more, and don’t hesitate

• This position combines an understanding of I&E engineering principles, power systems, and refinery unit operations and overall profitability to assure that these systems function properly.
• This person supports the continual design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for all I&E systems at the refinery to achieve refinery performance objectives .
• The incumbent continually evaluates the rapidly changing I&E field to assure that the refinery selects the most modern, cost-effective, compatible equipment for new and retrofit projects . This person fosters a customer service attitude to provide the refinery with leadership in the I&E field and takes a leadership position in sharing information in this field with all interested parties at the refinery and corporate level.
• Provide guidance and to the management team in all matters of electrical importance, especially in the areas of power reliability within and outside the refinery’s electrical system.
• Must be able to communicate effectively about electrical issues to other technical non-electrical personnel in a manner that ensures a thorough understanding of any electrical power issues.
• Develop and/or update the existing I&E engineering standards and establish guidelines for preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assist the Power Distribution Coordinator in technical issues between the refinery and our electric utility provider in the area of reliability and maintenance activities.
• Due to the nature of the job there is a risk of exposure to electrical arc blasts, electrical fires and electrical shock, and will require working in all units of the refinery is , including hazardous locations.
• This position requires that the employee be flexible in their ability to work extended hours as needed to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for I&E systems at the refinery to support optimum unit operations while minimizing environmental excursions and safety events.
• Assist plant maintenance groups on a daily basis in troubleshooting and repair of I&E equipment and systems and provide training as needed to assure uninterrupted refinery operation.
• Provide I&E engineering services for refinery capital and expense projects to insure quality installations that meet refinery standards, (PARES) including guidance in the selection, application and coordination of protective relays and schemes.
• Provide technical I&E engineering services during turn-around activities.
• Reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and maximize production by identifying and eliminating “bad actor” instrument installations.
• Develop and issue Management of Change documentation required to satisfy OSHA PSM 29-CFR-1910.
• Monitor and revise I&E repair procedures that are not “best in practice”.
• Investigate equipment failures and issue change recommendations to eliminate further occurrences.
• Develop and issue installed cost estimates for I&E improvement projects so that equipment owners can make informed decisions.
• Review, research and recommend I&E projects necessary to maintain I&E reliability on the process units.
• Provide day-to-day power system support for refinery operational units.
• BS Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a petrochemical facility.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
• Experience in the application of protective relaying.
• Experience in the design and trouble-shooting of electrical switchgear and controls for voltages from 480v to transmission voltages.
• Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.
• This position requires daily interface with many disciplines within the refinery, with special emphasis on the ability to successfully communicate technical electrical issues to non-electrical personnel in order to assist them in making sound and safe decisions.
• On call 24/7.
• Extended work hours/schedules sometimes required during turn-around or project activities.
• Ability to lead by example, logical problem solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.