Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineer provides expert technical support and operational/maintenance assurance for the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) system at the Motiva Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex (PAMC). The role is part of the Electrical Engineering Department within the Engineering Technical Assurance organization and involves managing T&D equipment of varying ages and design, communicating with facility operations, business managers, project managers, and procurement, and ensuring safe operation and design of electrical equipment.

• Act as operational site focal point for T&D systems.
• Participate in Incident Command Duty as scheduled.
• Write, review, execute, and manage communications for site switching orders.
• Respond to unplanned T&D outages.
• Conduct and/or lead failure analysis and causal investigations of electrical failures or incidents.
• Perform Management of Change reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes, including PSSR sign‑off for the T&D system.
• Participate on Capital Project Team for planning and commissioning of T&D equipment.
• Lead or champion electrical equipment upgrade and replacement planning.
• Assist in scope preparation for Turnaround repairs, PMs, and testing of major electrical equipment.
• Work collaboratively and seamlessly with production teams and other stakeholders.
• Participate in long‑range planning for T&D infrastructure needs.
• Act as primary point of contact with the external Electric Utility Provider.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience covering aspects of T&D design and operations.
• Experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems.
• Competent in application of industry standards and practices to electrical T&D systems, including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, NESC, and NEC.
• Knowledge of power system modeling software such as SKM.
• Experience with risk assessment processes and ability to identify threats, communicate potential impact, and build a strong case for cost‑effective mitigation.
• Knowledge of high voltage substation and high voltage transmission operation up to 230kV.
• Experience with T&D switching and outage planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, documentation skills, and confidence to provide firm direction to Motiva and contract staff.

• Electric power utilities experience at a refinery or utility company.
• Experience with transformer oil dissolved gas analysis.

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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