Senior/Staff Engineer, Electrical

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior / Staff Engineer reports to the Electrical Engineering Superintendent - Engineering Services and is a technical steward for electrical systems and is accountable for supporting, maintaining, and improving these systems including all associated documentation. A Senior / Staff Engineer will provide leadership and expertise to peers and less experienced staff. The role directly supports Projects, Safety and Compliance, Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Guide and direct the development of operating philosophies and detailed procedures, practices and application of standards for the LNG terminal.

• Serve as the electrical and power generation administrator and provide electrical systems support to Maintenance and Operations to keep plant systems operational. Responsible for the industrial electrical systems from the field devices (motors, switches, etc.) through the distribution from 120 V to 138 kV which includes lighting panels, power panels, UPS, motor control centers, distribution transformers, switchgear, protective relays, gas turbines, and diesel generators.

• Use sound engineering practices, plant standards, and specifications to ensure that documentation for the electrical systems is maintained properly.

• Thoroughly understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.

• Participate in Pre Startup Safety Reviews and Operational Readiness Review process.

• Participate in regulatory agency audits.

• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, assistance in planning and coordinating work for the Maintenance and Reliability department. Work with Maintenance and Operations on electrical issues when they occur to keep plant power systems operational and reliable.

• Support Project work process through development of electrical design basis, scopes of work, and defined electrical deliverables for project portfolio.

• Integrate into the site electrical team as a technical resource and peer review to reduce and eliminate site risks.

• Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent field observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.

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