Electrical Engineer
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The Shell Polymers Plant is a world-scale petrochemical plant in Western Pennsylvania that upgrades locally produced ethane from Marcellus and Utica shale formations gas production to make polyethylene. The petrochemical complex consists of a world-scale Ethane Cracker Unit (ECU), multiple polyethylene (PE) units, PE logistics and supporting OSBL (utilities, general facilities, storage, and hydrocarbon logistics). The site is now growing to support Start-Up and Run & Maintain activities in preparation for full operation.
The Site is in the Pittsburgh, PA area (Monaca, PA). Not only are we building a world-class asset, but we’re also building a world-class asset organization. This position is critical to the mission of team, and this will promise to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What’s the role
As an Electrical Engineer you will support run and maintain operations at the Shell Polymer’s Site. Duties include quality assurance activities, projects, turnaround support, compliance with electrical safety requirements, maintaining electrical equipment files, training, development/updating of procedures, MOC support, etc. You will provide technical support to operations, and maintenance for electrical equipment. The individual works to improve equipment reliability by providing the Quality Assurance role for Electrical Equipment and performing investigation of failures, determination of root causes, and development of corrective action plans. You will focus on identifying long-term electrical reliability problems and solutions that will minimize failures. Other duties include troubleshooting, preventative maintenance development, history tracking, spare parts identification, and Operations interface / training.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will also serve as the Electrical discipline focal point for assigned Site projects and provides electrical technical assurance during all phases of a project. This includes design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout. Your responsibilities will be accomplished through the personal application of technical skills and the coordination and involvement of the appropriate technical resources available on site, through Shell P&T, and 3rd party engineering services.
Though some limited design work might occasionally be undertaken, it is not intended that this role will provide detailed engineering design. The individual in this role will however be expected to provide detailed design input in terms of required standards, specifications and materials of construction, and will further provide review, comment and overview of the detail design provided by others.This individual will also be expected to specify required quality control and quality assurance hold points and examinations, and to provide review, comment and overview of vendor, fabricator, and constructor quality control programs.
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Provide technical support to operations, engineering, and maintenance in the areas of electrical equipment utilization, operation, and maintenance
Support activities meeting the objectives of operating areas
Have a strong ownership of the equipment in your area of responsibility
Prioritize efforts placing emphasis on activities which improve the safety, environmental, and performance of electrical equipment, improve cost effectiveness of individual repairs, and improve operability of electrical equipment. Health and Safety
Take leadership in assuring that electrical activities are performed safely and in accordance with the SPM safety policies
Provide input into SPM safety and maintenance procedures
Be knowledgeable of and audit compliance to SPM Safety and Maintenance Procedures and OSHA regulations
Perform and document NFPA 70E audits
Provide guidance for safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) used by crafts and contractors
Investigate electrical incidents and near misses, perform root cause analysis, write and issue reports, and implement action items as necessary
Ensure proper documentation of special operating and maintenance instructions associated with electrical equipment
Be knowledgeable of the following: National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, NFPA Codes, API Documents, IEEE documents and whitepapers, OSHA Laws-Develop and/or review job hazards analysis for ele
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