Electrical Design Engineer

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Flint Hills Resources (FHR) Project Capability based at our Corpus Christi, TX site is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who will provide engineering support for projects to advance the FHR Vision and increase business value creation.

The Electrical Design Engineer plays a crucial role in advancing the FHR Vision of rapid transformation by focusing on electrical distribution design, equipment design, and automation integration. They act as a liaison between various FHR capabilities, ensuring alignment with project goals and providing key technology recommendations. This engineer leads the analysis of scope and technology selection, often requiring the creation of new engineering practices.

Throughout the project lifecycle, they provide cost‑effective solutions for electrical infrastructure transformation, leveraging their extensive knowledge and industry networks.

We are an integrated Project Capability group leveraging experienced engineering, cost, scheduling, construction, and turnaround teams to deliver highly competitive projects in support of the business. Travel to equipment testing and conferences is anticipated around 10‑20%.

• Provide detailed review and approval of the deliverables from engineering contractors to support the engineering and procurement effort
• Support key witness inspections of Factory Acceptance Testing and site‑based Acceptance Testing
• Provide input into construction quality planning, commissioning planning and oversight to electrical system testing procedures and execution oversight for mechanical integrity and commissioning assurance for pre‑start‑up safety review sign off
• Own seeking out risk proactively and prevent/mitigate the risk
• Support the RFI and NCR processes
• Partner with electrical asset management in early project phases to ensure alignment of their long‑term plans with the current project objectives
• Manage the SKM model including the production, review and updating of load flows, fault current, relay coordination and arc flash studies
• Review/Approve HAC analysis for each project, complete assessment per API RP500 and FHR standards, and complete final documentation
• Help design equipment solutions to scope projects to meet objectives

• Minimum of five (5) years of electrical work experience, may be project or industrial support
• Experience in evaluating new technology for application in an industrial facility
• Experience with engineering contractors and review/approval of designs and specifications documents
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience utilizing a phased/gated project execution model
• Interdisciplinary knowledge or background (mechanical, chemical, instrumentation, controls, electrical, etc.)
• Working knowledge and application of switch gears, transformers, VFD's, SKM Model and HAC analysis
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, UL and CSA

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing rule or "TWIC" and will require the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

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As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry‑leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline‑delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional…