Natgasoline LLC
Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Natgasoline LLC, Beaumont, TX, United States
Looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your well-being is a priority? At Natgasolin, we are more than just a place to work-we're a community. Here, we believe in fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and respect, where every team member feels valued.
Job Description:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and competencies.
- Develop and implement plant equipment reliability procedures that focus on employee safety guided by equipment industry best practice.
- Lead the discussion on work prioritization of plant equipment repairs to meet site objectives and goals.
- Provide leadership and support to ensure the Electrical Integrity program is following OSHA requirements and Company policies.
- Manage effective utilization and integrity of the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo), including program and equipment upgrades, training, implementation, and modifications as needed to meet established goals and objectives.
- Provides engineering and technical support to Maintenance, Operations, Inspection, Process and Project personnel regarding selection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and long-term reliability of plant equipment.
- Develop and implement area(s) including PM/PDM programs, maintenance benchmarking activities, and implement and share Strategic Maintenance Performance Metrics to improve cost productivity, plant reliability, and achieve "World Class" maintenance excellence.
- Lead document reviews, performance testing and shop inspections for major electrical equipment.
- Lead team effort for the continuous improvement of equipment reliability through the development and application of effective reliability strategies such as: risk-based maintenance strategies, identification & assessment of risks, root cause and bad actor analysis, and spare parts reviews.
- Participates in and at times lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities that includes witnessing equipment installation.
- Provide team input on the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will ensure adherence to functional specifications.
- Lead RCA/RCFA investigations into premature equipment failures in electrical equipment and instrumentation.
- Lead team equipment capabilities to partner with equipment vendors and repair shops to resolve technical issues or complex equipment repairs.
- Lead troubleshooting activities for Electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Act as subject matter expert to provide input for the development and implementation of effective programs for training employees.
- Work with maintenance team to develop contact list and relationships for turnaround contractors and repair facilities.
- Review and make recommendations on Operation Procedures concerning proper startup and shutdown of equipment.
- Continue pursuing technology and best practices to increase site asset's reliability.
- Review and make recommendations on operation envelope (parameter) on equipment.
- Develop and mentor Junior Engineers.
- Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
- Live up to the key values of the Organization and act accordingly during the whole life cycle of our human assets.
- Actively seek and pursue development of skills needed to progress in the field of engineering and leadership/management.
- Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.
- Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
- None required.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required or related fields.
- Minimum seven (7) years working in refining, petrochemical, of Syngas industry required.
- Relevant engineering/operations experience with 69 kV, 13.8kV, 4160- and 480-volt transmission, switching and control
- Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (IEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, etc.) required.
- Experience in testing and commissioning of electrical power equipment (type testing, field testing, factory testing, etc.) preferred.
- Experience in Instrumentation and DCS controls preferred.
- Experience working with predictive maintenance tools preferred.
- Experience in training/mentoring technicians preferred.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Results Driven.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Technical Capacity.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting and metrics.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrated skills in effective oral and written communication.
- Customer service.
- Ability to apply knowledge of materials management concepts and techniques.
- Project management skills - ability to perform sound analyses on projects.
Tools / Equipment
- Computer
- Copy Machine
- Scanner
- Telephone system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
- Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.
- Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.
- The majority of work is performed within an office environment, including office equipment - such as computers, telephones, and copiers.
- Requires passing by industrial equipment on the way to the office.
- Noise levels are typically moderate.
- Regular 40-hour work week, normal duty hours as assigned.
- May work longer hours to meet deadlines as necessary.
- Less than 10% of the time.
Work Location:
Beaumont, TX