Reliability Engineer

Ashland Inc. • Calvert City, KY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join its ISP Chemicals business at the Calvert City, Kentucky location. This visible role within the manufacturing function reports to the EHS Manager and is responsible for electrical reliability, safety, maintenance, and project support at a chemical plant. The role supports electrical systems ranging from 24 V to 15 kV, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, substations, motor control centers, and related plant equipment.

The Reliability Engineer manages electrical safety programs and procedures; plans and supports inspections, maintenance, shutdowns, and outage response; maintains electrical models, drawings, monitoring systems, and area-classification documentation; and provides technical support to I/E personnel. The position also reviews electrical changes and designs, develops and manages electrical projects, and collaborates with corporate and plant engineering. Work takes place in both an office and plant environment, with frequent trips to operating areas. Training may require travel within the United States. The employee must be able to work extended hours in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week, 365-day-per-year plant operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of industrial experience.
• Able and willing to work extended hours in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week, 365-day-per-year chemical plant operation.
• Able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager and evacuate manufacturing process areas promptly if an emergency arises.
• Able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment when working in or visiting manufacturing process areas.
• Able to perform physical activities including walking, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting 25 pounds, and reaching, depending on the work activity.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to operate plant vehicles.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution experience.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, energized-work controls, protective relaying, and breaker coordination.
• Experience with short-circuit and arc-flash analysis, including EasyPower or comparable software.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, motor controls, electrical troubleshooting, and outage response.
• Ability to create and maintain electrical drawings and area-classification documentation.
• Capital project development and project-management skills.
• Experience with power-monitoring and industrial communications systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant electrical safety program in alignment with applicable NFPA, OSHA, and internal requirements.
• Write and execute complex lockout and switching procedures for 15 kV and 480 V distribution systems.
• Maintain the plant short-circuit and arc-flash model in EasyPower and update arc-flash labels when required by system changes.
• Review safe work practice procedures associated with electrical lockout and operation, including SWPP 01 and SWPP 44.
• Prepare energized electrical work permits and provide new-hire, refresher, and qualified-worker training.
• Plan, coordinate, lead, and execute routine inspections, maintenance, and plant electrical shutdown activities for medium- and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Support 13.2/0.48 kV substations, 480 V motor control centers, and lighting, heat-trace, and instrument panels.
• Monitor the high-resistance-grounded 480 V system; identify phase and ground faults and help I/E personnel locate and resolve faults.
• Respond to plant power outages and support restoration and follow-up activities.
• Calculate and apply protective relay and breaker settings using EasyPower.
• Program variable-frequency drives as needed and assist I/E personnel with drive configuration.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues across systems ranging from 24 V to 15 kV.
• Maintain the plant power monitoring system, supporting both the current platform and transition to new equipment.
• Provide technical support to I/E personnel.
• Review and approve management-of-change documentation related to electrical systems.
• Review and maintain plant area-classification drawings and verify electrical equipment has appropriate area-classification ratings.
• Review electrical distribution loading and determine suitable connection points for new loads.
• Create and update electrical drawings in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Work with corporate engineering and plant engineering on large-scale design projects.
• Identify, develop, design, and manage electrical projects.
• Manage and maintain the plant radio system, including handheld radios, repeater equipment, and licensing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the department functions efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization
• A diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level