Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer — HV Plant Lead

NEXHR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXHR in Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide technical, troubleshooting and maintenance support for ASU, CO2, H2 and He plants, including 138kV substations, high/medium/low voltage switchgear and motors up to 35,000HP.

The role emphasizes safety leadership and field execution. You will develop maintenance scopes, budgets, contractor selection, and lead EMOC-based changes across the fleet. Travel about 30–40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience in Operations Support, Reliability or Engineering and Installation of Industrial Process Plants.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, troubleshooting and maintenance support for electrical systems including 138kV substations, high/medium/low voltage switchgear, motor control centers and large motors up to 35,000HP.
• Support the Regions with development of detailed electrical major maintenance work scope, budget, contractor selection, and execution strategy.
• Identify and assess CBM tools, techniques and practices; review CBM data and agree actions with reliability teams.
• Provide electrical technical support and EMOC-based changes; assist in creating engineering documentation for changes.
• Create or review electrical PMs, work instructions and related procedures; ensure quality of PM execution at plant locations.
• Support field operations for major maintenance, upgrades, startups, and commissioning; perform loop checks and testing prior to startup.
• Provide scope, proposals and execution support for capital projects and relife projects.
• Supervise electrical contractors to ensure proper scope and quality.
• Train plant personnel on NFPA 70E and review safety practices.

Skills

Operational safety leadership

Substation & switchgear experience

Troubleshooting & maintenance

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

NEXHR in Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide technical, troubleshooting and maintenance support for ASU, CO2, H2 and He plants, including 138kV substations, high/medium/low voltage switchgear and motors up to 35,000HP.

The role emphasizes safety leadership and field execution. You will develop maintenance scopes, budgets, contractor selection, and lead EMOC-based changes across the fleet. Travel about 30–40% is expected.