Electrical Reliability Engineer
Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyAbout the role
You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.
Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Subject Matter Expert that provides effective leadership, rapport, and technical expertise in all electrical plant matters for all departments: Maintenance, Technical, Projects, and Operations
- Provides expertise to the Projects and Maintenance group on electrical systems to ensure that design of equipment and systems meets the intent of corporate and plant design standards
- Assist in maintenance of HV substations
- Oversee electrical equipment installation and commissioning with a focus on quality and safety
- Resolve and plan for obsolescence issues in the plant for electrical equipment
- Drive the plant bad actor elimination program for electrical equipment
- Support plant T/As thru scope development, generator sizing, project implementation, and any issues requiring technical expertise
- Perform/champion Arc Flash studies on any changes to electrical distribution system
- Network with internal and external resources including vendors and contractors to develop effective solutions to equipment issues
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Must have at least 7 years of electrical engineering experience
- Working knowledge of low, medium voltage (5kV-34.5kV), and high voltage (138kV) electrical equipment including switchgear, MCC, motors, UPS, and transformers
- Experienced with troubleshooting of electrical systems thru one-line diagrams, control wiring/schematic diagrams, and protection relay event data
- Experience with industry codes and standards. (NFPA, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, API, NEMA, NETA)
- Experience with electrical preventative maintenance programs
- Experience with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Access)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a plant environment, refinery or chemical
- Knowledge/experience with SAP
- Experience with ETAP software for model development/study of plant electrical system
- Experience with event data and settings of feeder, motor, and line protection relaying
- Experience in the repair of DC/AC motors
- Knowledge of MV/LV VFDs
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.
Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
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