Electrical Reliability Engineer – Petrochemical & Natural Gas; Houston, TX

Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer to support mid-sized projects and technical operations within the oil and energy sector. This role is ideal for a results-oriented engineering professional who excels at improving the operational reliability of electrical infrastructure, managing condition-based maintenance programs, and ensuring robust safety and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of technical autonomy, executing multifaceted engineering assignments while collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and maintain operational excellence.

• Role:
  Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior (4+ Years Required)
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required (Engineering or Engineering Technology with P.E.)
• Job Function:
  Engineering (Electrical / Reliability)
• Industry: Oil & Energy / Natural Gas & Petrochemical
• Location:
  
  Houston, TX (
  Strictly Local Candidates Only
  )
• Position Type:
  Full-Time / 12-Month Commitment
• Travel Requirements:
  Up to 25% travel required
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not Available
• Relocation Assistance:
  Not Available

• Repair and improve the operational reliability of facility electrical infrastructure and diverse voltage systems.
• Develop, implement, and complete comprehensive equipment condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Support electrical equipment outages and coordinate scheduled maintenance to restore or upgrade plant assets.
• Maintain, review, and update critical electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.

• Coordinate and review facility arc flash studies, implementing remediation plans and safety improvements based on study findings.
• Perform meticulous electrical reviews of Management of Change (MOC) plans and operational work plans.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors to ensure field execution aligns with project timelines and technical specifications.
• Interpret internal/external customer needs, assess technical requirements, and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Champion rigorous safety standards, ensuring full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), organization policies, and governing agency guidelines.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering field (ideally Electrical Engineering) from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology paired with an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  .
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience specifically within the natural gas, petrochemical, downstream oil & gas, or chemical manufacturing industries
  .
• Technical Expertise:
  Hands-on experience delivering electrical infrastructure reliability work, executing plant outage support, and managing CBM platforms.
• Contractual Stability: A documented history of career stability (average tenure 2 years or successfully completed 12+ month engineering project contracts).

• FE Certification:
  Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation is highly preferred.
• Technical Standards:
  Deep proficiency in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial power-systems protection (fault analysis, distribution, switch gear).
• Software Systems:
  Intermediate proficiency with electrical CAD software, power-system analysis/arc-flash modeling programs, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Project Management:
  Proven experience managing mid-sized technical projects and directing contractor teams.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deliver technical presentations to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and innovation skills when tackling moderately difficult engineering assignments.
• An unwavering mindset that deems safety an utmost, non-negotiable priority in process-driven environments.