Electrical Reliability Engineer Sr Electrical Reliability Engineer - San Antonio, TX

Summary: · This position will be responsible for developing and providing maintenance expertise to operations and project engineering. The position will manage the electrical preventive maintenance program for pipelines and terminal facilities in the US and at some international ...

Job description

Summary:

This position will be responsible for developing and providing maintenance expertise to operations and project engineering. The position will manage the electrical preventive maintenance program for pipelines and terminal facilities in the US and at some international locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with/for project managers, Terminal Reliability group, operations, maintenance, contract engineering firms, customers, contractors, vendors, and inspectors. Must communicate and interact effectively with other company/contract disciplines to execute the maintenance program.
• Supervise contract personnel, engineering firms, integrators, vendors, and/or electrical contractors as needed to perform these functions.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance Plans for electrical equipment
• Develop standard procedures and checklists for preventive maintenance activities on electrical equipment that can be loaded into CMMS
• Develop and maintain a list of qualified vendors to perform electrical maintenance
• Evaluate, properly apply, and provide training for vendors' products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, capable of taking initiative and making decisions.
• Excellent PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft products, including Word, Project, Outlook, and Excel.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to proof work for accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet appropriate deadlines are required.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Maintain Asset Inventory data for existing electrical equipment
• Support the Site MOC process, including Reliability approval of new or modified electrical system designs and changes to electrical system care plans.
• Lead reliability investigations for electrical equipment failures, including proper application of RCA process and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Operations Leaders to understand and set priorities for electrical equipment/system repairs impacting reliability.
• Build a strategy around electrical reliability system training and knowledge support; create and deliver training to develop the technical capabilities of the maintenance and operations team
• Identify programs and initiatives to improve reliability around overhead electrical distribution lines.
• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical systems, equipment, and components, including electrical transformers, switchgear, MCC, VFD, and electric motors, is essential.
• Electrical Reliability – Technical Duties:
• Manage budget and cost tracking for individual maintenance programs
• MV VFDs
• Oil Filled Transformers
• MV Switchgear Overhauls
• IR Scanning
• Perform facility assessments to monitor/record the condition of electrical equipment and verify/update facility electrical documentation (one-lines, area classification, arc flash labeling, etc.)
• Develop Facility PM plans based on electrical equipment condition and equipment risk assessment
• Assist with scheduling and interpreting arc flash studies
• Assist with the critical spare parts program (ie, VFD)
• General electrical engineering support
• The role would support both business units
• Will be required to travel approximately 30%.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE is preferred.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6-10 years of relevant job-related experience
• Minimum 5 years of electrical/instrumentation/controls (EIC) engineering and project management experience in a terminal/pipeline/petrochemical/offshore engineering environment.
• Motor Control and variable-frequency drives up to 5kV.
• NEC and API 500. This includes extensive experience in hazardous (classified) locations (Class 1).
• NFPA 70E and 70B knowledge
• Piping and Instrument Diagrams, construction drawings, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, PLC panel layout drawings, loop diagrams, ISA data sheets, etc

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Beneficial Experience (but not required): Electrical power distribution kV), power modeling tools (SKM, Etap)
• Predictive and preventative maintenance care plans, and electrical distribution ITPM programs

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office working conditions and field work
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, will require appropriate personal protective equipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

An equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.