Instrument Electrical Plant Engineer
Job Description
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role tied directly to plant uptime and production reliability. This person acts as the go-to electrical SME for critical production issues. This role has a people development component, not just technical execution. This is a critical differentiator-they are not just supporting TAR, they are owning the electrical scope. This person should expect a steep learning curve due to plant complexity. This is a high-demand, high-accountability role.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Day-to-Day Electrical Reliability & Support
- Own day-to-day monitoring and follow-up of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Troubleshoot issues related to:
- Medium and high voltage equipment (especially motors and distribution systems)
- Manage and track:
- Action items
- Incident reports
- Technical Leadership & Problem Solving
- Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures
- Serve as the main point of contact for electrical issues on major units (e.g., 1300/1400 lines)
- Provide technical direction during complex troubleshooting events
- Maintenance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability and performance
- Ensure proper maintenance practices and follow-up actions
- Support long-term reliability programs and system optimization
- Align work with broader plant goals like:
- Equipment availability
- Cost reduction
- Safe operations
- Mentorship & Training
- Mentor junior engineers
- Provide hands-on training to I&E craftsmen and operations teams
- Turnaround (TAR) & Shutdown Leadership
- A major part of the role is tied to Turnaround (TAR) planning and execution:
- Lead electrical scope for TAR 2027, including:
- Planning electrical outages
- Reviewing work packages
- Ensuring scope completeness and accuracy
- Oversee and manage contractors during TAR execution
- Partner closely with operations and planners
- Work Package & Planning Oversight
- Review maintenance and TAR work packages to ensure:
- Technical accuracy
- No missing steps or safety gaps
- Validate planners' work before execution
- Initial Focus (First 6 Months)
- Learn:
- Plant processes
- Equipment and systems
- Key stakeholders and teams
- Build credibility as the site electrical expert
- Key Challenges
- Managing a very high volume of action items (hundreds per month)
- Learning complex plant systems and equipment quickly
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
BS Electrical Engineering with 7+ years experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant.
- Is technically strong in power distribution, motors, and electrical systems
- Thrives in fast-paced, operations-driven environments
- Can prioritize and manage high workloads
- Communicates well with:
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Contractors
- Is comfortable owning problems end-to-end
- Tools & Systems
- SAP - maintenance/work order management
- Outlook - communication
- SharePoint - documentation/collaboration
- Power BI (nice-to-have) - reporting and analytics
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role tied directly to plant uptime and production reliability. This person acts as the go-to electrical SME for critical production issues. This role has a people development component, not just technical execution. This is a critical differentiator-they are not just supporting TAR, they are owning the electrical scope. This person should expect a steep learning curve due to plant complexity. This is a high-demand, high-accountability role.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Day-to-Day Electrical Reliability & Support
- Own day-to-day monitoring and follow-up of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Troubleshoot issues related to:
- Medium and high voltage equipment (especially motors and distribution systems)
- Manage and track:
- Action items
- Incident reports
- Technical Leadership & Problem Solving
- Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures
- Serve as the main point of contact for electrical issues on major units (e.g., 1300/1400 lines)
- Provide technical direction during complex troubleshooting events
- Maintenance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability and performance
- Ensure proper maintenance practices and follow-up actions
- Support long-term reliability programs and system optimization
- Align work with broader plant goals like:
- Equipment availability
- Cost reduction
- Safe operations
- Mentorship & Training
- Mentor junior engineers
- Provide hands-on training to I&E craftsmen and operations teams
- Turnaround (TAR) & Shutdown Leadership
- A major part of the role is tied to Turnaround (TAR) planning and execution:
- Lead electrical scope for TAR 2027, including:
- Planning electrical outages
- Reviewing work packages
- Ensuring scope completeness and accuracy
- Oversee and manage contractors during TAR execution
- Partner closely with operations and planners
- Work Package & Planning Oversight
- Review maintenance and TAR work packages to ensure:
- Technical accuracy
- No missing steps or safety gaps
- Validate planners' work before execution
- Initial Focus (First 6 Months)
- Learn:
- Plant processes
- Equipment and systems
- Key stakeholders and teams
- Build credibility as the site electrical expert
- Key Challenges
- Managing a very high volume of action items (hundreds per month)
- Learning complex plant systems and equipment quickly
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
BS Electrical Engineering with 7+ years experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant.
- Is technically strong in power distribution, motors, and electrical systems
- Thrives in fast-paced, operations-driven environments
- Can prioritize and manage high workloads
- Communicates well with:
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Contractors
- Is comfortable owning problems end-to-end
- Tools & Systems
- SAP - maintenance/work order management
- Outlook - communication
- SharePoint - documentation/collaboration
- Power BI (nice-to-have) - reporting and analytics