W. R. Grace

Electrical Engineer, SME

W. R. Grace$154K — $213K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in capital project operations or maintenance execution
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and electrical standards
  • Ability to develop engineering standards and processes

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve electrical engineering documentation
  • Lead definition, planning, and vendor selection for electrical scopes
  • Serve as SME during design reviews and hazard analyses
  • Support commissioning and startup activities
  • Provide technical leadership for ongoing projects
  • Support reliability and maintenance initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans and 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
Full Job Description
Annual Wage Range: $154,912.00 - $213,004.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Grace is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME to join our engineering team! This role reports to the Engineering Director and can be located at any W.R. Grace site. This role is a critical Instrument & Electrical (I&E) SME position supporting capital projects and plant operations. The position ensures continuity of technical leadership, governance of electrical engineering deliverables, and support of reliability and maintenance programs across Grace sites.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve electrical engineering documents across all project phases
  • Lead electrical scope definition, planning, and vendor selection
  • Serve as SME in design reviews, MOCs, PHA, and LOPA
  • Support commissioning and startup activities
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure continuity of ongoing projects
  • Support reliability and maintenance COE initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards and policies
  • Immediate Impact Expectations (First 90 Days):
    • Assume ownership of active project scopes
    • Ensure continuity in design review and contractor oversight
    • Maintain SME support for plant reliability initiatives
    • Stabilize engineering standards and compliance execution
  • Must be able to travel up to 25%


Physical Requirements and Environment
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator


Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in capital project or operations or maintenance execusion
  • Knowledge of PSM and electrical standards
  • Ability to develop standards and processes


Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or PE license preferred
  • Experience with SAP and project management tools
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing industry
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Change management experience


To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

  • Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

About W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace is a global specialty chemical company that produces and sells catalysts and silica-based materials. The company operates in two segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. Grace Catalysts Technologies provides catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. Grace Materials Technologies provides specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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