Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Reliability Engineer supports the Maintenance and Reliability organization at a chemical manufacturing plant by leading electrical reliability projects, applying reliability engineering principles, and performing statistical data analysis. This fast-paced role thrives in a dynamic team environment and focuses on improving the performance, safety, and longevity of electrical equipment and control systems across the facility.

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment and control systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Provide electrical oversight for activities generated by the Management of Change process, ensuring compliance with plant standards and safety requirements.

• Support capital projects from the design phase through startup, providing electrical reliability input and technical guidance.

• Identify and utilize preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and consultants to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

• Inspect new and repaired electrical equipment and recommend appropriate spare parts to support long‑term maintenance strategies.

• Provide technical assistance to hourly E&I technicians and contractors, offering troubleshooting support and guidance on complex electrical issues.

• Offer guidance on new electrical equipment technologies, plant electrical standards, and updates to drawings and documentation.

• Develop and implement reliability and maintenance procedures for electrical equipment to standardize best practices across the plant.

• Prepare reliability control plans for critical electrical equipment, including preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, operator monitoring, critical repairs, and spare parts bills of materials quality assurance.

• Analyze equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and drive implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams and apply lean principles to improve work processes and eliminate waste.

• Participate in reliability‑focused Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) teams where appropriate to identify and mitigate risk.

• Develop and implement reliability control plans for electrical systems as part of an ongoing asset risk management initiative.

• Lead troubleshooting of electrical equipment performance issues as requested or required, ensuring timely resolution.

• Actively participate in plant safety programs and maintain a strong working knowledge of Process Safety Management, OSHA requirements, and other applicable safety standards.

• At least 5 years of experience as a reliability engineer, with a focus on electrical systems.

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.

• Hands‑on experience in electrical reliability, including low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and motor control systems.

• Knowledge of electrical design, equipment selection, repair techniques, and performance assessment for industrial electrical systems.

• Knowledgeable in repair and troubleshooting techniques for electrical and instrumentation equipment.

• Experience in chemical or petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering.

• Familiarity with predictive technologies such as infrared inspections, testing history, and diagnostic software or systems.

• Experience with fault current, coordination, and arc flash studies.

• Experience using SAP, Meridium, or similar work management and reliability data collection and analysis systems.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and ISA standards.

• Familiarity with safety procedures and requirements in hazardous chemical…