Electrical Engineer - Projects

Motiva
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Position Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer - Projects, the successful candidate will provide electrical technical assurance for the Capital Project Engineering Team. This role will assure electrical power equipment designs are safe, clean reliable, and provide acceptable life cycle cost. The goal of this role is flawless startup, safe operation, and effective maintenance of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform in Project Team setting as Electrical Engineer
  • Collaborate with production support unit electrical engineers and inspectors to identify project scope
  • Provide technical support to project Electrical Inspectors
  • Support front end business development team in scoping projects
  • Develop Electrical Basis of Design for Capital Projects
  • Assure technical requirements of purchase orders
  • Recommend capital spare parts purchase where appropriate
  • Attend/witness factory acceptance testing and field testing
  • Assure unwitnessed factory and field test reports
  • Perform Management of Change reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment
  • Provide electrical equipment technical assurance support to Project Engineering and other technical groups
  • Ensure delivery of project related documents
  • Ensure project related documents are uploaded in document management system
  • Lead/Participate in incident investigations
  • Participate in on call rotation as scheduled
  • Provide feedback to Central Technology Manager of Power Systems and continually improve Motiva Engineering Practices
  • Coordinate with Motiva personnel and contractors to provide resolution via Request for Information process
  • Ensure Electric Power systems are designed in accordance with Industry standards, Motiva Engineering Practices, and in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
  • Safe and Flawless equipment energization by design

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant petrochemical, refining, or manufacturing experience covering all aspects of design and engineering in the electrical discipline
  • Knowledge of Principles of Electrical Equipment and Power System design
  • Knowledge of Engineering Standards and best practices
  • Knowledge of Project Processes
  • Preferred experience with high voltage design
  • Preferred experience with SKM modeling software

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)

Other Requirements:

  • Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the requirement of a work visa
  • Must currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
  • Must support and comply with the company's drug free work environment, which will include random drug screenings
  • Must support and comply with the company's harassment free workplace environment policy
  • Must support and comply with the company's safety policies and initiatives
  • Must support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies

As part of the pre-employment process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, drug, medical, and reference checks.

New hires must have received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before starting employment. The “final dose“ is the final dose, as recommended by the manufacturer, of a vaccine that has been authorized by the FDA for use in the United States, including vaccines that have been approved pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization. You have been “fully vaccinated“ when it has been at least two weeks since you received the final dose. An attestation certifying that you have received your final dose or are fully vaccinated will be provided and required as part of the pre-employment process after receipt of a conditional offer of employment, and will be a condition of employment. Motiva is an equal opportunity employer and will make any required accommodations under applicable law for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Contact your recruiter if you would like to request an accommodation.

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