Electrical Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing predictive systems and assist in development of new electrical analysis technologies to identify equipment defects and anomalies.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics and analytics using AI and ML for plant equipment such as motors, transformers, and HV/LV switch gear to lower total asset lifecycle costs and ensure safe operation.
• Utilize tools and technologies such as smart relays, partial discharge, transformer health, power quality meters, safety relay access, and protection fault analysis tools (e.g., DIGSI).
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert interfacing with operations and maintenance resources, prescribing actions related to anomalies and defects discovered in our digital platforms and technology.
• Support root cause failure analysis related to key equipment failures to promote continuous improvement initiatives.

• Broad and in-depth technological and electrical expertise in MV/LV motors, transformers, and switch gear, as well as common IT hardware and tools.
• Analyze operational data and support ongoing electrical analytic tool development and new predictive technologies related to reliability, maintenance, total lifecycle cost, and safety.
• Measure, track, and lead efforts to monitor and track Linde predictive tool installation.
• Coordinate external data services with development providers as part of continuous improvement.
• Support operations teams with RCFA’s as a consultant for electrical equipment defects and leverage learnings nationally.
• Collaborate with Global EHC hubs to leverage global best practices.
• Generate productivity projects related to electrical assets as a champion of continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the development and integration of electrical equipment in predictive monitoring applications.
• Collaborate with Reliability Center(s), Electrical Experts, CoE Experts, and plant managers to evaluate feedback on monitoring and diagnostic technologies.
• Provide electrical system troubleshooting support.
• Provide electrical monitoring tool training.
• Collaborate with Linde Engineering and vendors/service suppliers for equipment and technology development.

• Strong intercultural teamwork and communication
• Strong implementation skills
• Conversational agility and intelligence
• Proactively driving for continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel to production sites within LGUS

• Expert knowledge in electrical systems such as power distribution, transformers, motors
• Good knowledge in diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques related to electrical systems and components (e.g., PD analysis, Transformer Health, SEL)
• Familiar with motor start-up procedures and equipment arrangements
• Basic knowledge about control systems, networks, and IT-tools
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Experience in data science: analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from various sources to highlight patterns and relationships
• Excellent communication skills in English

• Bachelor’s Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
• 10 years relevant work experience in electrical systems within Chemical or Refining industrial complexes
• Experience in predictive technologies and development
• Detailed knowledge about electrical equipment and applications within production plants

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Primary

Location:

Texas-The Woodlands

Schedule:

Full-time
Job:
Engineering
Unposting Date:
Ongoing