Senior Field Electrical Engineer Substations & Power

Oxy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,600 - 161,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company car for field work

Job summary

Oxy is looking for an Operation Electrical Engineer to provide support for field electrical infrastructure. The role includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement of electrical systems, demanding over 60% of work in the field.

Key responsibilities involve support for power distribution equipment, relay programming, and system modeling. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Salary range: $117,600 – $161,700 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of direct field experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for power distribution equipment.
• Collaborate on designs for minor and major projects.
• Develop and validate protective relay programs.
• Conduct system modeling for efficiency optimization.
• Manage factory acceptance testing and start-up procedures.

Skills

Commissioning electrical projects and substations

Power electronics and motor controls

Relay settings and programming

Large motors experience

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Root cause analysis

Electrical safety standards knowledge

Load transfer and switching

Symmetrical components and fault analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Oxy is looking for an Operation Electrical Engineer to provide support for field electrical infrastructure. The role includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement of electrical systems, demanding over 60% of work in the field.

Key responsibilities involve support for power distribution equipment, relay programming, and system modeling. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Salary range: $117,600 – $161,700 per year with comprehensive benefits.