Ascend Performance Materials Operations-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Pensacola, FL
Chemical Manufacturing

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. The Electrical Reliability Engineer 1 at the Ascend Pensacola site is responsible for the design & reliability of electrical distribution systems & assets such as, turbogenerator, substations, transformers, switchgears, starters, protection relays, emergency generators, motors, VFD's, UPS & battery backup systems. This individual would be responsible for developing reliability strategies related to low medium & high voltage electrical equipment, providing guidance to internal customers to maintain the reliability of the electrical systems & for supporting continuous improvements objectives.

  • Own the preventive & predictive maintenance program for low, medium, & high voltage electrical distribution equipment including substations, transformers, protection relays, switchgears, starters, motors, VFD's, UPS systems, emergency generators & site Turbogenerator.
  • Provide oversight & expertise for site electrical safety compliance to NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, electrical classification requirements, & application of mechanical integrity & reliability practices.
  • Provides technical support for the maintenance, operation, & troubleshooting of the plant's low, medium, & high voltage systems & equipment.
  • Provide recommendations & justification for equipment upgrades & input to the plant capital plan.
  • Develop & review electrical work scopes for maintenance, turn-around & equipment outages including temporary power plans.
  • Lead & participate in Failure Analysis of electrical equipment & develop corrective actions.
  • Technical reviewer of Management of Change for electrical aspects.
  • Ensure site compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, company standards & recommend corrective actions & improvements.
  • Develop predictive/preventative maintenance guidelines & programs to meet site requirements.
  • Utilize SAP to manage the predictive / preventative maintenance system.
  • Ensure compliance with technical engineering design standards & specification for reconditioning or altering of existing systems & equipment.
  • Develop, implement, & maintain a site motor testing program.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 0-3 years of experience in Low, Medium & High Voltage hardware & distribution systems maintenance & reliability in a manufacturing setting.
  • Knowledgeable in engineering studies including load flow, arc flash, surge suppression, relay coordination, ground grid design, transformer sizing, conductor, and cable sizing, etc.
  • Reviewing & approving electrical specifications, drawings & other documentation.
  • Development & implementation of maintenance & reliability programs & procedures.
  • Able to provide design support in engineering standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI).
  • Working knowledge of electrical equipment application, installation & grounding standards.
  • Knowledge of instrument application & installation standards is a plus.
  • Strong understanding & experience with maintenance & reliability work processes.
  • Knowledge & experience with preventive & predictive maintenance practices.
  • Lead & participate in formal Root Cause Analysis investigations.
  • Working knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis & Management of Change processes.
  • Ability to multi-task, organize work, & meet timeline requirements.
  • Strategic mindset, creative, flexible, detailed oriented, analytical, strong problem solver & self-starter.
  • Good technical writing & presentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills a must.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability & willingness to work independently and in a team-based environment.
  • Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities.
  • Global wellness rewards program.
  • Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan.
  • Commitment to Zero personal injuries, process safety incidents, and environmental releases.
  • Ascend Cares Foundation support for employees in need and community engagement opportunities.
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