Electrical Engineer – Operations and Maintenance

Role: Electrical Engineer – Operations and MaintenanceLocation: Baytown, TX (Onsite)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BE/BS) in Electrical or Electronics & Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of industry standards, including IEEE, NEMA, ASME, CE, and related regulations.
• Familiarity with Hazardous Area Classifications, ATEX requirements, and IP ratings.
• Solid understanding of processes in refineries and chemical plants.
• Expertise in engineering and reliability, including:
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
  • Planning and managing periodic and emergency shutdowns
  • Supervision of manpower and material management
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and documentation, such as:
  • One-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets, electrical layouts, and cable schedules
• Experience in reviewing technical documents from vendors and sub-vendors.
• Ability to select and size electrical equipment, including:
  • Generators, motors, VFDs, transformers, HT & LT switchgears, relays, breakers, and cable trays.
• Hands-on maintenance experience with:
  • Transformers, circuit breakers, MCC panels, batteries, motors, and generators.
• Competency in power system modeling and analysis, including:
  • Relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and arc flash studies.
• Development and implementation of equipment strategies for electrical systems.
• Assigning equipment criticality based on global industrial best practices.
• Experience with preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Conducting function testing of electrical systems such as:
  • Battery systems, transformers, motors, relays, switchgears, grounding, and earthing.
• Analyzing field inspection data and implementing technical recommendations.
• Knowledge of project engineering, erection, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).