Electrical Engineer

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.

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 138 kV). 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. The Chocolate Bayou Reliability Department is seeking a highly motivated, hands‑on candidate for the Electrical Reliability Engineer position. Reporting to the Senior Reliability Manager, this position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for growth in technical experience and personal development.

• Ownership of long-term plan to support OEE and capacity improvements for distribution equipment, including capex requirements
• Develop a robust I&E Technician training program for knowledge enhancement and continuous skills improvement
• Develop and Implement PdM/PM strategies and benchmark Reliability & Maintenance Practices, including robust Bad Actor programs and critical equipment reliability strategies
• Support critical single points of failure projects and drive to completion
• Overall accountability for Asset Databases of site electrical equipment

• Technical Expertise Experience with high, medium, and low voltage systems of various technologies
• Experience with electrical equipment and component failures and system faults
• Knowledge of applicable code requirements, including PSM, NFPA
  70E, NEC, and NESC
• Knowledge of applicable manufacturing and testing standards, including NEMA and NETA Expectations
• Support infrastructure improvement plans, including transformers, substations and electrical feeders
• Support capital projects through design assistance and installation/startup guidance
• Prepare and execute switching notes and energy isolation plans for unplanned electrical outages, planned maintenance, and project execution
• Respond to unplanned electrical outages
• Support production unit temporary and emergency electrical needs
• Leadership Overall accountability 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. Reliability Manager

• No direct reports
• Works closely with maintenance & reliability engineers and technicians

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years in the chemical or petrochemical industry
• Understanding of continuous operations in a PSM-covered chemical plant
• CMRP or similar Reliability certification…