Electrical Engineer
Motiva Enterprises LLC

Job Info

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At Motiva Enterprise LLC., our key asset is our people. We have over 2,500 dedicated employees who allow us to fulfill our purpose - to be the safest and most profitable downstream company in the Americas. We own and operate North America's largest refinery, based in Port Arthur, TX, headquartered in Houston, TX, along with Terminals and Pipelines across the Southeast Coast.

Position Overview:

The Electrical Engineer provides expert technical support and assurance to operating units in the electrical engineering discipline at the Motiva Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. The position is part of the Electrical Engineering Department within the Engineering Technical Assurance organization.

Port Arthur is a very large petrochemical complex. There is a wide variety of electrical equipment of varying ages and design. The successful candidate will be challenged and recognized for their ability to perform in this environment.

Key challenges of this position include understanding the proper application of electrical equipment for power, control, and SCADA systems. This includes the ability to articulate issues to facility operations, business managers, project managers and procurement. This requires being able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

This role will interface with other Port Arthur electrical engineers and inspectors as well as other discipline teams, project organizations, operations, contractors, and management. Interface with other discipline engineers from other locations may be required.

The Electrical Engineer must be a credible spokesperson, capable of delivering recommendations with clarity and conviction. Safety, reliability and operability over complex electrical equipment must be achieved. The Electrical Engineer must be efficient at prioritization and use of resources.

Also required is business acumen including the capacity to understand and develop budgets, business operational priorities, and project proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical safety, protection, and safeguarding philosophies
• Provide advice, leadership, auditing, and design control of electrical activities in assigned areas
• Conduct and/or lead failure analysis and causal investigation of electrical failures or incidents
• Authorize plant changes within the electrical discipline and contribute to, review, and approve electrical content of plant changes by other disciplines
• Authorize electrical installations by the Projects Group
• Provide leadership and training for other electrical personnel including Inspectors and Electricians
• Lead and/or champion electrical equipment upgrade and replacement planning
• Manage the turnaround electrical plan and work list, and oversee implementation of electrical work during turnarounds for assigned production units
• Work collaboratively and seamlessly with production teams and other organization stakeholders
• Develop and implement long-range plans for electrical infrastructure needs

Experience and Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of petrochemical/utility experience covering all aspects of design and engineering in the electrical discipline, preferably in a refinery or large industrial facility
• Experience in troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems
• Utilization of problem-solving techniques to resolve design & engineering issues
• Experience with design, specification, and procuring of electrical equipment and systems
• Competent in application of industry standards and practices to all aspects of electrical power distribution and process electrical installations
• Competent with application and understanding of relevant standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC
• Proven Safety-by-Design experience in the petroleum refining industries, particularly as it relates to arc flash hazard mitigation and hazardous area classification
• Experience with risk assessment processes and the ability to identify threats, communicate potential impact, and build a strong case for action to mitigate the threat cost effectively
• Knowledge of high voltage substation and high voltage transmission design and operation
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline team environment consisting of Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, and Operations in order to manage the execution of the detailed electrical engineering design work and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), documentation skills, and confidence to provide firm direction to Motiva and contractor staff

Physical Requirements:

• 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)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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