Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting‑edge technologies and industry expertise.

Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. As a key member of the Chocolate Bayou M&R organization, the Electrical Reliability Engineer will have strategic responsibility for improving the reliability performance of electrical distribution equipment (480V to 161kV). The continuous improvement of PdM, PM, and corrective maintenance practices for high and medium voltage distribution equipment is the core accountability for this role.

The ideal candidate is a leader who exhibits high standards and expectations for excellence with a history of effectively and efficiently applying technical expertise and best practices in reliability engineering to plant opportunities. There is currently an opportunity to define an overall strategic approach for the high and medium voltage equipment, which will require the individual to set the direction and influence others to manage the program to the standards.

• Ownership of long‑term plan to support OEE and capacity improvements for distribution equipment, including capex requirements
• Develop and implement PdM/PM strategies and benchmark
• Reliability & Maintenance Practices, including robust Bad Actor programs and critical equipment reliability strategies
• Management of Asset Health for critical distribution equipment

• Technical expertise: experience in high voltage systems of various technologies
• Support infrastructure improvement plans, including transformers, substations, and electrical feeders
• Support capital projects through design assistance and installation/startup guidance
• Knowledge of applicable code requirements, including PSM, NFPA 70E, NEC, and NESC
• Leadership: overall ownership of HV/MV PdM & PM programs and analysis of data collected
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to high/medium voltage technicians
• Assist in identifying opportunities for training and development of high/medium voltage technicians

Reports to:

Sr. Maintenance Manager. Team Members:
No direct reports. Works in a team of engineers to support maintenance, operations and engineering. Works closely with maintenance & reliability engineers and technicians.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years in the chemical or petrochemical industry
• Understanding of continuous operations in a PSM‑covered chemical plant
• CMRP or similar reliability certification preferred

• Experience with high/medium voltage switch gear and protective relay systems
• Training and experience in RCFA and FMEA methodologies

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.