Senior Electrical Engineer – Refinery Power & Controls

motiva; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiva seeks an Electrical Engineer for the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex to provide expert technical support in power, control, and SCADA systems. You will prioritize safety, reliability, and operability while coordinating with operations, project managers, and procurement.

Responsibilities include leading electrical safety philosophies, plant changes, and equipment upgrades. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a dynamic refinery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience covering all aspects of design and engineering in the electrical discipline.
• Experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems.
• Experience with design, specification, and procuring electrical equipment and systems.
• Competent in application of industry standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC.
• Proven Safety-by-Design experience in petroleum refining, arc flash hazard mitigation, and hazardous area classification.
• Experience with risk assessment processes and communicating impact to mitigate threats cost-effectively.
• Knowledge of high voltage substation and high voltage transmission design and operation.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical safety, protection, and safeguarding philosophies.
• Provide advice, leadership, auditing, and design control of electrical activities.
• Conduct and/or lead failure analysis and causal investigations of electrical failures or incidents.
• Authorize plant changes within the electrical discipline and review electrical content of plant changes by other disciplines.
• Authorize electrical installations by the Projects department.
• Provide leadership and training for other electrical personnel including Inspectors and Electricians.
• Lead and/or champion electrical equipment upgrade and replacement planning.
• Manage turnaround electrical scope development and provide technical assurance during turnarounds for assigned production units.
• Work collaboratively with production teams and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement long-range plans for electrical infrastructure needs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Safety-by-Design

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Motiva seeks an Electrical Engineer for the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex to provide expert technical support in power, control, and SCADA systems. You will prioritize safety, reliability, and operability while coordinating with operations, project managers, and procurement.

Responsibilities include leading electrical safety philosophies, plant changes, and equipment upgrades. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a dynamic refinery environment.