Senior Instrument & Electrical Engineer - Reliability

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

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.