3+ years of experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry
Understanding of continuous operations in a PSM-covered chemical plant
CMRP or similar Reliability certification preferred
Experience with high/medium voltage switchgear and protective relay systems
Training and experience in RCFA and FMEA methodologies
Responsibilities
Own long-term plans for OEE and capacity improvements for distribution equipment
Develop and implement PdM/PM strategies and benchmark reliability practices
Manage asset health for critical distribution equipment
Support infrastructure improvement plans for transformers and substations
Provide design assistance and installation/startup guidance for capital projects
Lead the analysis of data collected from HV/MV PdM & PM programs
Identify training and development opportunities for high/medium voltage technicians
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity to influence and lead strategic initiatives
Engagement in diverse technical projects
Direct impact on reliability performance and operational efficiency
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a key member of the Chocolate Bayou M&R organization, the Electrical Reliability Engineer will have strategic responsibility for improving the reliability performance of electrical distribution equipment (480V to 161kV). The continuous improvement of PdM, PM, and corrective maintenance practices for high and medium voltage distribution equipment is the core accountability for this role.
The ideal candidate is a leader who exhibits high standards and expectations for excellence with a history of effectively and efficiently applying technical expertise and best practices in reliability engineering to plant opportunities. There is currently an opportunity to define an overall strategic approach for the high and medium voltage equipment, which will require the individual to set the direction and influence others to manage the program to the standards.
TARGETED OUTCOMES
Ownership of long-term plan to support OEE and capacity improvements for distribution equipment, including capex requirements
Develop and Implement PdM/PM strategies and benchmark Reliability & Maintenance Practices, including robust Bad Actor programs and critical equipment reliability strategies
Management of Asset Health for critical distribution equipment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Expertise
Experience in high voltage systems of various technologies
Support of infrastructure improvement plans, including transformers, substations and electrical feeders
Support capital projects through design assistance and installation/startup guidance
Knowledge of applicable code requirements, including PSM, NFPA70E, NEC, and NESC
Leadership
Overall ownership of HV/MV PdM & PM programs and analysis of data collected
Provide technical expertise and leadership to high/medium voltage technicians
Assist in identifying opportunities for training and development of high/medium voltage technicians
TEAM
Reports to: Sr. Maintenance Manager
Team Members:
No direct reports
Works in a team of engineers to support maintenance, operations and engineering
Works closely with maintenance & reliability engineers and technicians
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
3+ in the chemical or petrochemical industry
Understanding of continuous operations in a PSM-covered chemical plant
CMRP or similar Reliability certification preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience with high/medium voltage switchgear and protective relay systems
Training and experience in RCFA and FMEA methodologies
At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
