Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E

CPChem•Sweeny, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CPChem as a Sr. Specialist, Reliability - I&E based in Sweeny. This critical role within our Manufacturing & Projects division offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement and operational excellence of our plant electrical distribution systems. As a key member of our Technical team, you will play an instrumental role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient electrical infrastructure that supports our production goals. At CPChem, we value collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to reliability. You will be empowered to lead initiatives that align with industry best practices while advancing technologies that enhance plant performance and environmental stewardship. This position is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in electrical systems within petrochemical or manufacturing environments, who are passionate about driving maintenance excellence and strategic reliability improvements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
At least 7 years of electrical experience in the petrochemical, chemical or manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of medium voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems including power system protection and relay settings
Resolve and plan for obsolescence issues concerning the facilities instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Knowledge of electrical equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, protection relays (Motor, differential, feeder), transformers, substations, and motors
Instrument and Electrical QA/QC experience
Understanding of electrical drawings such as one and three lines, area classification, motor control schematics, wiring and relay diagrams
Experience with OSHA, Electrical Safe Work Practice (NFPA 70E), and NEC

Nice To Haves

Has working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
Has working knowledge with SAP, APM, and/or PowerDB
FAT/SAT experience
Experience in CdM type maintenance such as: PdMA, Ultrasonic, Infrared Thermography
Has used and conducted assessment tools such as RCA, FMEA, MTBR, 5-Why/WhyTree, or others

Responsibilities

Ensures safe and reliable operation of the plant electrical distribution system
Implements reliability best practices and optimized preventive maintenance tasks
Ensures procedural compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards
Leads reliability improvement efforts and provides support and direction in completing repairs to electrical equipment and power distribution systems
Manages and maintains proper maintenance records & reports in accordance with industrial and regulatory requirements
Performs predictive and preventive electrical maintenance functions and instrumentation loops
Executes preventive and breakdown maintenance work for all related equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner
Implements Most Effective Technology (MET), work process, tools and industry best practices
Supports the implementation of new designs (factory acceptance testing, supporting commissioning)
Identify ways to reduce costs, improve reliability and enhance safety and environmental performance
Provides technical knowledge, whilst determining specifications of new and replacement equipment and assets