Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company in Sweeny, TX seeks a Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E to advance plant electrical distribution reliability and maintenance excellence.

You will lead reliability efforts, implement best practices, and support commissioning and new designs to ensure safe, efficient operation across the facility. Ideal candidates have extensive petrochemical electrical experience, strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, protection relays, and instrumentation QA/QC, with

Qualifications

• 7+ years electrical experience in petrochemical, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MV and LV power distribution with protection and relay settings.
• Ability to read one- and three-line drawings, motor control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC safety requirements.
• QA/QC experience in instrumentation and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant electrical distribution system.
• Lead reliability improvement efforts and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Support repairs to electrical equipment and power systems.
• Manage maintenance records and reports per regulatory requirements.
• Perform predictive and preventive electrical maintenance and instrumentation loops.
• Execute preventive/breakdown maintenance for related equipment timely and cost-effectively.
• Implement MET, tools, and industry best practices.
• Support design implementations, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve safety and reliability.
• Specify new/replacement equipment and assets.

Skills

MV/LV distribution knowledge

Electrical distribution systems

Protection relays knowledge

Instrumentation and QA/QC

OSHA/NFPA 70E/NEC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

SAP

APM

PowerDB

Job description

Title: Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E

Req. Id: 53275

Sweeny, TX, US, 77480

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a "small company feel." Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is "the people I work with!" We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical.

Introduction

Join CPChem as a Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E based in Sweeny. This critical role within our Manufacturing & Projects division offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement and operational excellence of our plant electrical distribution systems. As a key member of our Technical team, you will play an instrumental role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient electrical infrastructure that supports our production goals.

At CPChem, we value collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to reliability. You will be empowered to lead initiatives that align with industry best practices while advancing technologies that enhance plant performance and environmental stewardship.

This position is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in electrical systems within petrochemical or manufacturing environments, who are passionate about driving maintenance excellence and strategic reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable operation of the plant electrical distribution system
• Implements reliability best practices and optimized preventive maintenance tasks
• Ensures procedural compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards
• Leads reliability improvement efforts and provides support and direction in completing repairs to electrical equipment and power distribution systems
• Manages and maintains proper maintenance records & reports in accordance with industrial and regulatory requirements
• Performs predictive and preventive electrical maintenance functions and instrumentation loops
• Executes preventive and breakdown maintenance work for all related equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Implements Most Effective Technology (MET), work process, tools and industry best practices
• Supports the implementation of new designs (factory acceptance testing, supporting commissioning)
• Identify ways to reduce costs, improve reliability and enhance safety and environmental performance
• Provides technical knowledge, whilst determining specifications of new and replacement equipment and assets

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 7 years of electrical experience in the petrochemical, chemical or manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of medium voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems including power system protection and relay settings
• Resolve and plan for obsolescence issues concerning the facilities instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, protection relays (Motor, differential, feeder), transformers, substations, and motors
• Instrument and Electrical QA/QC experience
• Understanding of electrical drawings such as one and three lines, area classification, motor control schematics, wiring and relay diagrams
• Experience with OSHA, Electrical Safe Work Practice (NFPA 70E), and NEC

Preferred Qualifications

• Has working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
• Has working knowledge with SAP, APM, and/or PowerDB
• FAT/SAT experience
• Experience in CdM type maintenance such as: PdMA, Ultrasonic, Infrared Thermography
• Has used and conducted assessment tools such as RCA, FMEA, MTBR, 5-Why/WhyTree, or others

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, you can request assistance or accommodation using the Workplace Accommodation Request form above.