Principal Electrical Engineer

Lyondell Basell North America

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • 10+ years of industrial experience in power distribution within Petrochemical, Chemical or Refinery Industry
  • Knowledge of industry codes like OSHA, NFPA, ANSI/IEEE, API, and IEC
  • Experience conducting Power System Studies including Arc Flash Studies
  • Proven leadership in driving global initiatives
  • Proficiency with SKM Power Tools software
  • Ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Function as an Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LyondellBasell
  • Steward the development of Global Electrical Engineering Standards
  • Analyze safety and environmental incident data to improve outcomes
  • Facilitate teamwork and align organizational goals
  • Consult with sites globally on maintaining electrical facilities
  • Lead incident investigations and troubleshooting
  • Provide training and mentorship to other engineers

Benefits

  • Global Remote Work Policy allowing up to two or three work-from-home days weekly
  • Savings (401k) Plan with Company Match
  • Retirement (Pension) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
Full Job Description


Purpose:

This position is for an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems with 10+ years of applicable experience in the Petrochemial, Chemical or Refinery Industry. Areas of interest would be in design and maintenance practices, installation practices for low voltage and medium voltage power distribution systems, grounding systems, all types of motors and motor control equipment, Electrical Testing & Inspection, transformers, UPS, and electrical area classification. This position is in the Global Asset Integrity and Turnaround organization that provides leadership and technical support to operations and projects globally throughout the company.

A Day in the Life

  • Function as an Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the LYB organization.
    • Technical electrical consultant on capital projects being executed within LyondellBasell
    • Technical SME on electrical audits and turnaround support
    • Provide electrical engineering calculations, design, and specifications to support project objectives
    • Review design drawing and engineering specifications to ensure conformance with relevant company/industry standards and practices
  • Steward the development, implementation and maintenance of Global Electrical Engineering Standards and Guidelines
  • Analyze safety, reliability, and environmental incident data and deliver results in reducing incidents across LYB global sites
  • Effectively facilitate teamwork to obtain alignment of organizational goals and gain consensus and support from company personnel
  • Consult and assist sites (globally) with the maintenance of existing electrical facilities
  • Consult, assist, and/or lead as necessary on incident investigations and troubleshooting activities
  • Provide training to others on new as well as existing electrical technologies
  • Mentor less experienced engineers
  • Collaborate and participate in global teams and networks


You Bring This Value

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • A minimum of 10+ years of industrial experience in power distribution within the Petrochemical, Chemical or Refinery Industry
  • Working knowledge of industry codes such as applicable OSHA, NFPA, ANSI/IEEE, API, and IEC
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical equipment: transformers, switchgear, MV and LV motor control centers, protective relaying and networking, motors, variable frequency drives, grounding systems, UPS, batteries & chargers, capacitors banks, and emergency generators.
  • Experience in conducting Power System Studies (short circuit, load flow, coordination, motor starting, harmonic, and transient stability analysis) including Arc Flash Studies and implementing Arc Flash mitigation techniques
  • Experience using SKM Power Tools software
  • Proven leader with the ability to successfully drive critical initiatives such as global obsolescence planning
  • Ability to drive globally safety improvements in equipment installations and work processes
  • Ability to manage multiple/changing priorities
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with internal and external clients
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the field of electrical design, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment
  • Ability to interact with electric utilities on behalf of LyondellBasell
  • Supervisory experience a plus
  • Some global travel is required for this position


What We Offer

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

    • The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible* employees the option to work up to two or three days a week from home with manager approval.
    • Savings (401k) Plan with Company Match
    • Retirement (Pension) Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Educational Assistance
    • Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance


*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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