Lead Electrical Engineer - Project Execution

United States Career • Houston, TX

17h • $117,000 - $157,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The purpose of the Lead Electrical Engineer is to provide electrical technical expertise for plant electrical equipment including design, specification, installation, repair, operation and code compliance in Project Engineering and Execution for Messer in the Americas. This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers on active projects, This includes providing preliminary power distribution and equipment design/cost bases to the proposal and project managers to the necessary level of detail leveraging 3 rd party resources where possible This position will also actively work on specifications and standards, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required to successfully meet project targets, and develop/mentor junior engineers in their discipline. Why Messer? Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter. Principal Responsibilities: Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely. Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems. Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures. Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s: Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues Provide detailed drawing review and feedback Critical Supplier Audits Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment. Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards.

Requirements

• Experience with large industrial plant power distribution systems is a must.
• Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a must.
• Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as HV substations, High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP. Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment.
• Experience in creating corporate/department specifications and standards for electrical equipment, services, and installation.
• Extensive experience in electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis.
• Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
• Must be willing to travel extensively (20-40% of time) or as business requires.
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Minimum of 7-15 years relevant experience with electrical power distribution engineering including design, installation, testing and commissioning for large motors and chemical process plants.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree is a plus
• Knowledge of relevant industry practices, and safety best practices is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely.
• Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems.
• Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
• Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s: Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
• Provide detailed drawing review and feedback
• Critical Supplier Audits
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
• Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation
• Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
• Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment.
• Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards.

Benefits

• Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees