High Voltage Reliability Engineer

High Voltage Reliability Engineer

Location: Channelview, TX, US, 77530

Facility: Channelview/South Ops-130

Department: CVO Reliability - IPOD

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, Refining

• Support the site Long Range Plan for the High Voltage Electrical System.
• Address day-to-day electrical power system issues in unit/area of responsibility and provide technical support for the High Voltage team with issues affecting the plant distribution system.
• Create, update, and review comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs for electrical equipment.
• Participate/support engineering standards and procedures development work. As needed, establish design basis for interlocks, electrical power distribution, area classification, arc flash studies and National Electrical Code compliance, and/or all governing or adopted codes.
• Generate and/or review and approve all electrical specifications and design drawings/calculations within asset area.
• Perform RCFA on all critical equipment failures within assigned area.
• Participate in incident investigations, RCFAs, FEMAs, RCMs, etc. within assigned areas.
• Support the efforts of the Area Optimization Teams to identify leveraging projects and eliminate bad actors.
• Understand and support electrical capital projects from a technical perspective.
• Assess the impact of projects on existing electrical power systems infrastructure and propose solutions balancing project and plant needs.
• Provide technical direction for engineering contractors on electrical power systems.
• Ensure applicable plant personnel are consulted for technical decisions.
• Represent the facility in industry and professional organizations addressing electrical codes and standards.
• Develop electrical power systems scope of work for turnarounds and outages.
• Provide planning and design support for temporary power for turnarounds and outages.
• Support execution of turnaround and outage scope in unit/area of responsibility.
• Create Management of Change (MOC) when related to electrical power equipment and support other MOC efforts in representation of the High Voltage Group.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. 5 or more years of prior work experience as an Electrical Engineer in a petrochemical, chemical, refining or other process-related facility is preferred.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) & Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E), Electrical Area Classification, Electrical Corporate Engineering & Maintenance Standards, Guidelines & Procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines and control schematics.
• Working knowledge of Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Protective Relaying, Motors, Motor Starters, Fuses, O/L, AC Drives, Grounding, UPS, Batteries & Chargers, Emergency Generators, and Cables.
• Ability to assimilate and quickly apply newly acquired technical information.
• Ability to apply electrical theory in design, testing, and troubleshooting in a large chemical plant.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external clients.
• Ability to multitask, manage changing priorities, and proactively improve processes.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SKM Power Tools for Windows (CAPTOR, DAPPER, transient motor starting, arc flash evaluation) is preferred.

Competitive compensation package: base pay, bonus, 401K match, pension plan, employee discounts, and benefits package.

Benefits include: workplace flexibility, comprehensive health, welfare, life and retirement programs, well-being benefits, employee stock purchase plan, educational assistance program, rewards program, robust medical and life insurance packages, professional development opportunities, competitive vacation policies, global adoption policy, matching gifts program.

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