Facilities Electrical Engineer

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time. Chemours is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance team at the Chemours Discovery Hub (CDH) in Newark, DE . The maintenance team is critical to support our application development, research and development, technical service and process development organizations. The Electrical Engineer has overall responsibility to provide engineering support, guidance, and oversight to the new capital projects and electrical, controls and power distribution systems of the Discovery Hub. The position provides support to the facilities , maintenance, capital project , safety, and technical teams. Position also identifies and develops projects to improve the reliability and safe operations of the site electrical systems and equipment. The Electrical Engineer will take the lead in commissioning and startups and troubleshooting of equipment, in addition, the Electrical Engineer will represent CDH on corporate electrical teams (standards, policies, etc.).

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Minimum 5+ years of similar work experience with electrical distribution systems from the utility (medium voltage) through to the control and systems level.
Demonstrated work experience using power system design methodologies, grounding, and with power system equipment including overcurrent protective devices, motor-control centers, switchgear, transformers, etc.
Strong values in safety awareness and execution.
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas with a diverse team.
Ability to manage work and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

PE License or (willing to pursue in the future).
Experience/Exposure to working with (24VDC/4-20mA).
Familiarity or experience with SKM, AutoCAD, Revit.
Prior experience working with field personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site electrical resource: write and maintain procedures to perform tasks and maintain hazard analysis.
Coordinate and oversee the design, build or procurement and maintenance of all machine electrical and control systems.
Define and document electrical control system requirements for equipment design to meet all expectations and RAGAGEPs including NRTL, OSHA, NEC and State of DE regulations.
Ensure all new and existing equipment meet all applicable listing requirements.
Ensure compliance with codes (NEC, IBC, NFPA 70, ASHRAE, IECC) and standards.
Provide E&I engineering assistance including troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades.
Prepare and audit scopes of work, estimates, schedules and equipment specifications, and execution strategies for building and sitewide electrical system shutdowns.
Prepare designs and calculations for electrical and control systems for new site equipment or modification of existing equipment.
Plan schedules and budgets, supporting proposals, modifying drawings, specifications, calculations for capital projects.
Develop and maintain a program designed to ensure documentation of machine code and electrical schematics (for PLC/HMI/Drive systems) are accurate and current.
Ensure that all designs, whether designed in-house or by a 3rd party, are adequately documented and documentation is available for maintenance, redesign, and compliance with corporate, state regulations and electrical code.
Provide technical guidance and review for electrical procedures, programs and safe work practices.
Provide engineering support and expertise for Process Safety Management (PSM) activities through participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
Lead RCFAs pertaining to electrical and controls systems, and related equipment.
Coordinate with electrical utility companies on regular load testing and any other performance issues.