Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer

Momentive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with employer match

Parental leave

Career development

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer to maintain and improve reliability of electrical assets across the plant, including substations, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, PLCs, UPS, and heat tracing.

The role requires onsite presence five days a week and entails safety leadership, compliance with EHS and cybersecurity standards, and coordinating with contractors for outages. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of electrical experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE codes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong safety consciousness and EHS awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes Routine and Predictive PMs for existing and new electrical equipment.
• Reviews PM results and updates accordingly.
• Identify and resolve electrical issues to improve site efficiency.
• Provide troubleshooting support for the maintenance electrician group.
• Coordinate annual plant electrical shutdowns and upgrades of 138kV and 4160V systems.
• Lead training and qualifications for maintenance staff.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Industrial experience

NEC NFPA IEEE

Safety & EHS

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP OSI PI

AutoCAD

SKM Power System

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer

Summary

As the Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of all electrical assets across the plant. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical distribution equipment such as substations, transformers, switchgear, and protective relays, as well as low- and medium-voltage motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs)/soft starters, PLCs, UPS and battery charger systems, and electric heat tracing systems. Please note that this role requires onsite presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include

EHS Consistently demonstrates a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the public.

Ensures compliance with Momentive’s EHS Management Systems, Momentive’s Cybersecurity Requirements plus all local, state and federal regulations.

Responsible for safety on project work and maintenance related activities not limited to MPM employees but also contractors & vendors.

Job Responsibilities

Develops and optimizes Routine and Predictive PMs for existing and new electrical equipment.

Reviews PM results and updates accordingly.

Proactively identify and resolve electrical issues to support and improve efficiency of the site manufacturing facilities.

Provides troubleshooting support for the maintenance electrician group to resolve equipment malfunctions.

Updates, creates and conducts periodic reviews of plant electrical procedures as required.

Field audit adherence to policies to ensure compliance.

Coordinates with plant electrical staff and multiple outside contractors to plan and execute an annual plant electrical shutdown which includes maintenance and upgrades to 138kV switchgear, 138kV / 4160V distribution transformers, 4160V switchgear breakers, protective relays, 4160V / 480V substation transformers and 480V main feeder breakers.

Organize and conduct training and skills qualification testing for the maintenance electrician group.

Serve as the site Electrical Classification lead and the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the site.

Supports the design, installation and commissioning of capital projects where electrical expertise is necessary.

Maintain the plant’s relay coordination studies and arc flash hazard analysis to include performing short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash calculations using industry-standard software.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ Years of electrical experience within an industrial chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE).
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong safety consciousness, strong EHS awareness and familiarity with EHS requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook / Office / Excel/ PowerPoint etc. – computer basics.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plant electrical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting (motors, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, soft-starters, etc).
• Proficiency with the following: SAP OSI PI data management platform AutoCAD SKM Power System Software #LI-MT1.

What We Offer

• Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $132,550
• The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable.
• Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
• At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package.
• We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.