Electrical Engineer

PBF Energy•Paulsboro, NJ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer, as part of the Mechanical Integrity Department, is responsible for specification, design, and maintenance of electrical equipment for all plant operations, including field installations. This individual will be responsible for developing maintenance and reliability strategies related to electrical equipment and for providing guidance to internal customers to maintain the reliability of the equipment. Duties will also include identifying and implementing electrical plant modifications (Switchgear, protective relays, MCC, UPSs, battery systems, etc.).

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Industrial Electrical Power experience and a B.S. or higher Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at different levels of engineering, design, maintenance, and management and with internal customers as well as suppliers
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal form for the purpose of instructing others in technical matters and obtaining cooperation from various personnel
Basic understanding of industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor starters, breakers, relay protection devices, transformers, and switchgear
Working experience in production units and awareness of surroundings from a safety and environmental point of view
Ability to use basic software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn and use AutoCAD, and SKM load-flow & short-circuit programs as well as SEL Quickset
Prefer professional experience within an oil refinery or petrochemical complex

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the refinery’s electrical systems and equipment (including low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment)
Investigates electrical equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance the system and equipment reliability
Develops electrical system reliability improvement opportunities. This activity includes participation in development and execution of a strategy to improve plant electrical reliability. This strategy involves capital improvement, preventive maintenance, repair strategies, etc.
Updates and maintains electrical system relay coordination, short circuit and studies load flow.
Provides technical support for front-end development, cost estimation, design, construction, and startup for projects and change packages
Assists in the development of maintenance and operating procedures for electrical equipment
Works to understand and promote Delaware Valley Refining Complex electrical practices
Maintains a basic understanding of industry standards (API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ASME, ANSI, ASCE)
Maintains knowledge of electrical area classifications and is familiar with acceptable methods of satisfying the requirements of equipment installations in hazardous areas