Electrical Engineer

OxyChem•Convent, LA

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About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Convent Plant’s electrical equipment, maintenance, reliability, and capital projects. The role develops testing, monitoring, and calibration procedures; evaluates equipment performance; and provides technical support to production and maintenance teams. The engineer leads electrical incident investigations and supports maintenance planning, plant improvements, and compliance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards. The position also serves as the Convent Plant Electric Motor Steward and interfaces with the Corporate Electrical Steward to ensure compliance with corporate directives and guidelines. The role requires responding to off-hour emergencies and working weekends, holidays, and non-routine callouts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialized knowledge of electrical power and maintenance.
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
Knowledge of the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E).
Experience with electrical equipment up to the 230KV level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop testing, monitoring, and calibration procedures for electrical equipment.
Monitor equipment performance and recommend ways to improve reliability and reduce costs.
Provide technical support to production and maintenance organizations to evaluate and resolve maintenance problems.
Provide technical resources for electrical maintenance troubleshooting and support projects addressing identified equipment needs.
Lead and support electrical incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
Manage the identification, development, and implementation of new electrical power generation and maintenance preventive maintenance programs.
Review facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to specifications, codes, and standards for Mechanical Integrity.
Assist with planning, procurement, scheduling, and supervision of activities related to major outages and turnarounds.
Prepare and justify cost estimates for plant electrical improvements and replacement of worn-out equipment in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Monitor facility electrical operations and performance and facilitate the development of improvement programs.
Manage Maintenance Electrical capital projects.
Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities as the highest priority.
Serve as the Convent Plant Electric Motor Steward.
Provide the plant interface with the Corporate Electrical Steward to ensure compliance with corporate directives and guidelines.