Seaboard Corporation
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Seaboard Corporation, Hugoton, KS
Job Description
The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will function as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all instrumentation and electrical power system designs and distribution equipment reliability in the Seaboard Energy production facilities. This position is responsible for overall coordination and development of detailed designs and installation of electrical systems required to support the company's project execution teams organization wide. This position will frequently collaborate with facility personnel assigned to project and reliability roles. This position will also collaborate with contractors and supplier SMEs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate must possess the ability to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory level. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Days/M-F. The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.
WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?
ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY
As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel
The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will function as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all instrumentation and electrical power system designs and distribution equipment reliability in the Seaboard Energy production facilities. This position is responsible for overall coordination and development of detailed designs and installation of electrical systems required to support the company's project execution teams organization wide. This position will frequently collaborate with facility personnel assigned to project and reliability roles. This position will also collaborate with contractors and supplier SMEs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Reliability team and management to develop, implement, and maintain specifications, design best practices and guidelines, and reliability standards for the site instrumentation and electrical systems at all sites.
- Accountable for Mechanical Integrity Program for electrical instrumented systems at all sites.
- Support project teams and plant personnel in the interpretation of both company and industry specifications for instrumentation and electrical systems and equipment.
- Respond to site emergencies regarding critical equipment failures when maintenance expertise is not sufficient to address the situation.
- Participate in root cause investigations on equipment failures and development of long-term reliability solutions.
- Oversee electrical equipment installation and commissioning with a focus on quality and safety.
- Support Controls Engineer with their efforts to maintain and upgrade the plant's process control systems.
- Provide basic I E training to plant engineering and maintenance personnel.
- Support plant turnarounds by defining scope on electrical projects, developing backup power solutions, project implementation, and maintenance support.
- Collaborate with external resources, such as engineering contractors and utilities, to develop effective solutions for instrumentation and electrical issues.
- Champion protective device coordination and arc flash studies on any changes to electrical distribution system.
REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate must possess the ability to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory level. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required, Professional Engineer License preferred.
- 5-10 years in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry, with three to five years of instrumentational and electrical experience required.
- Working knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, motors, UPS, and transformers.
- Experience with troubleshooting of electrical systems through one-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and/or protective relay event data.
- Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
- Experience with power systems modeling software (ETAP, SKM, etc.).
- Experience with setting protective relays.
- Experience with electrical reliability analysis (RCA, FMEA, Bad Actors, MTTR, MTBF) and improvement processes.
- Ability to read and write clear, accurate and concise reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office programs
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Days/M-F. The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.
WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?
- Traditional benefits include:competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
- Other benefits:career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.
ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY
As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel