Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer

Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in electrical systems, including overhead distribution, switch gear testing, and breaker maintenance. This role requires hands-on expertise in managing electrical reliability/maintenance programs, troubleshooting complex systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, distribution network management, and a proven ability to lead critical reliability projects while optimizing system performance and safety.

• Provide technical expertise in medium/high-voltage electrical reliability and overhead distribution networks to ensure all performance KPIs are met.
• Improve reliability of electrical distribution systems by implementing repair recommendations and conducting inspections based on engineering standards and codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues that impact the safety, quality, and reliability of operations, particularly those related to overhead distribution, switch gear, and breaker systems.
• Conduct testing and maintenance of high-voltage switches, breakers, and transformers, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and productivity improvement strategies, focusing on overhead distribution and breaker systems to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Manage the creation of switching orders and breaker curves, utilizing tools such as SKM to ensure the integrity of the distribution network.
• Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and service contractors for procurement of critical spares and coordination of electrical reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support the preparation of reports for regulatory bodies ensuring that all compliance and safety standards are met.
• Lead electrical reliability projects, including the management of critical spares inventory, capital improvement planning, and execution of turnaround (TA) electrical jobs.
• Oversee the execution of site reliability improvement programs related to electrical distribution, breaker systems, and grid interface components.
• Provide technical leadership in process safety studies, including conducting HAZOPs and PHAs with a focus on electrical distribution.
• Mentor and provide technical training to in-house electrical contractors and operations team members in electrical safety and reliability best practices.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within a chemical, refining, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in electrical system studies such as short-circuit calculations, relay coordination, motor starting analysis, and breaker curve creation.
• Strong experience with switch testing, breaker testing, and reporting to regulatory power bodies (ERCOT or similar) beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting VFD systems and developing switching orders.
• Proficient in using software tools such as SKM, Protection Suite, and Omnicron for testing and reliability improvements.
• Experience in managing capital projects related to electrical reliability, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management.