Celanese

Plant Electrical Engineer

Celanese$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered P.Eng. with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
  • 5-10 years industrial electrical reliability experience
  • Experience in continuous manufacturing or petrochemical environments
  • Strong root cause investigation capability
  • Experience supporting medium-voltage industrial systems (4 kV-15 kV)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain reliability programs for major electrical systems
  • Lead site electrical asset criticality reviews and lifecycle planning
  • Lead investigations into electrical reliability issues
  • Apply structured problem-solving tools to resolve chronic reliability issues
  • Strengthen and optimize electrical PdM/PM programs
  • Provide electrical engineering support for plant upgrades and capital projects
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety and electrical standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to enhance electrical reliability in a high-impact manufacturing setting
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in significant capital projects and turnarounds
  • Focus on safety compliance and technological advancement
Full Job Description
The Plant Electrical Engineer supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of electrical assets at the Celanese Edmonton manufacturing site. This role leads reliability strategy development for medium- and low-voltage equipment supporting continuous acetyls production and utilities infrastructure.

This position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, E&I trades, Turnaround teams, and Capital Engineering to reduce equipment failures, improve asset lifecycle performance, and strengthen predictive maintenance programs across the facility

Responsibilities
Electrical Reliability Strategy
  • Develop and sustain reliability programs for major electrical systems, including 13.8 kV distribution, 4.16 kV motors and switchgear, 600 V MCCs, transformers and substations, VFD-driven equipment, UPS/control-power systems, critical compressors and pumps, and SIS-supporting electrical infrastructure.
  • Lead site electrical asset criticality reviews and lifecycle planning.
Failure Elimination & Root Cause Analysis
  • Lead investigations into electrical reliability issues, including nuisance trips, transformer failures, MCC problems, motor insulation breakdown, harmonic distortion impacts, and VFD reliability concerns.
  • Apply structured problem-solving tools, including RCFA, FMEA, Weibull analysis (when applicable), and Six Sigma methodologies to resolve chronic reliability issues.
Predictive & Preventive Maintenance Optimization
  • Strengthen and optimize electrical PdM/PM programs, including infrared thermography, partial discharge monitoring, insulation resistance testing, motor condition monitoring, breaker maintenance strategies, and arc-flash risk mitigation planning.
  • Improve PM effectiveness within SAP PM reliability structures.
Capital & Turnaround Support
  • Provide electrical engineering support for plant upgrades, obsolescence replacements, reliability-driven capital projects, shutdown/turnaround scopes, and major equipment replacements
  • Collaborate with E&I technicians, planners, schedulers, reliability specialists, and maintenance supervisors, providing technical support and guidance within a unionized maintenance environment. Provide technical guidance while supporting efficient execution within a unionized maintenance framework.
Safety, Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure compliance with the Alberta Electrical Utility Code, CSA standards, arc-flash safety requirements, corporate electrical safety standards, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and all applicable Process Safety expectations.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
  • Lead reliability initiatives focused on reducing downtime, eliminating bad actors, optimizing maintenance costs, improving equipment availability, and refining PM intervals.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered P.Eng. with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
  • 5-10 years industrial electrical reliability experience
  • Experience in continuous manufacturing or petrochemical environments
  • Strong root cause investigation capability
  • Experience supporting medium-voltage industrial systems (4 kV-15 kV)
Preferred Experience
  • Chemical, refining, or acetyls production experience
  • SAP PM reliability module experience
  • Arc flash study tools (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower)
  • Turnaround planning exposure
  • Protective relay coordination familiarity
  • Asset criticality modeling experience

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

Celanese Careers

Join the vibrant team at Celanese, a global leader in chemical and specialty materials, where innovation and sustainability drive groundbreaking solutions across industries. At Celanese, we are committed to improving the world through our materials, and there has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available within our expansive network.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

Grow Your Career

Celanese is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your professional career through continuous learning and opportunities. From leadership development programs to diversity training, our commitment to your career growth is unwavering. We believe in nurturing talent through professional development and providing the tools needed for your career journey.

Be Part of Our Team

Experience the power of networking and collaboration at Celanese. Our culture promotes an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our dynamic environment. Explore a range of positions, from internships to full-time roles, and find where you fit best.

Benefits and Culture

At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

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Learn more about Celanese
Size
8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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