Electrical Engineer – Operations and Maintenance

Location: Baytown, TX (Onsite)
Up to $140,000

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer specializing in operations and maintenance to support our industrial facilities in Baytown, TX. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems within a refinery and chemical plant environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, industry regulations, and hands-on maintenance experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEMA, ASME, CE, and other industry regulations.
• Evaluate and apply hazardous area classifications, ATEX requirements, and IP ratings to electrical systems.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for electrical equipment.
• Plan and manage periodic and emergency shutdowns while supervising manpower and material resources.
• Review and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets, electrical layouts, and cable schedules to ensure accuracy in system design.
• Assess and approve technical documents from vendors and sub-vendors to align with project requirements.
• Select and size electrical equipment, including generators, motors, VFDs, transformers, HT and LT switchgears, relays, breakers, and cable trays.
• Perform hands-on maintenance of transformers, circuit breakers, MCC panels, batteries, motors, and generators to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct power system modeling and analysis, including relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and arc flash studies.
• Develop and implement equipment strategies for electrical systems, assigning criticality based on industry best practices.
• Execute preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Carry out function testing on battery systems, transformers, motors, relays, switchgears, grounding, and earthing.
• Analyze field inspection data, diagnose electrical issues, and provide technical recommendations.
• Participate in project engineering, erection, and commissioning processes to support system enhancements.
• Lead factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing for new installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics and electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of three years of experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, and reliability within refineries or chemical plants.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in electrical software tools for system analysis, troubleshooting, and modeling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.