Staff Electrical Engineer

Pemex Deer Park; Deer Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Staff Electrical Engineer, where your expertise will support the safe and efficient operation of a complex refinery. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, applying advanced analytical techniques to enhance asset performance. As you navigate complex interfaces and manage diverse priorities, you will contribute to a culture of safety and innovation. With a commitment to employee well-being and a collaborative work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Apply now and help shape the future of energy!

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Flexible working schedule

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally in petrochemical settings.
• Solid knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems and protective relays.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for Management of Change and electrical project scopes.
• Drive reliability improvements and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Staff Electrical Engineer

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX. It is part of the Pemex group, a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics, and marketing. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day, and it has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The Pemex site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities, allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. Pemex Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees, with another 1200 contractors on site. We set high performance and ethical behavior standards and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in several fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and positively impacting the local community where we work.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation depending on experience and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and Flexible Working Schedule, including limited ability to work remotely.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a key member of the Electrical Engineering Department at PEMEX Deer Park, leveraging your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site assets. In this staff-level role with no direct reports, you will collaborate extensively with internal teams, including Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, other discipline specialists, and external vendors and partners. You will apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and advanced analytical techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical issues, improve asset performance, and provide strategic guidance to maintenance teams. Your ability to navigate complex interfaces, manage diverse priorities, and build strong working relationships will be essential to your success.

To succeed as the Staff Electrical Engineer, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, preferably in large petrochemical or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Solid knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems (138kV to low voltage), protective relays (Schweitzer, GE), power systems, circuit breakers, and SKM software.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70/70E/70B, API RP-500, NEMA, NETA, ANSI; PEMEX TA3 designation preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SKM Power Tools, PowerDB, IMS, and SAP with strong troubleshooting and causal reasoning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; ability to travel occasionally to support site operations and vendor coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical guidance and assurance for Management of Change (MOC), complex Asset Strategy Modifications (ASMs), and electrical project scopes.
• Drive reliability improvements by identifying recurring issues and obsolescence risks and developing long-term strategies for power distribution systems.
• Support maintenance and operations through preventive maintenance planning, turnaround preparation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance and safety by upholding OSHA and industry codes and promoting a strong electrical safety culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support continuous operation and innovation across electrical infrastructure.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Energy!

Join our refinery team, where precision, safety, and innovation fuel daily. Apply now and become a key player in keeping our refinery operations running at peak performance!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.