Electrical Engineer in GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION

Exciting Direct Hire Opportunity!!! Relocation Assistance Provided

Our, a client refinery, is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for specification and design of reliability improvements for new, modified, and existing electrical distribution equipment; providing engineering support to the electrical maintenance group for maintaining and troubleshooting of the existing refinery electrical system; and developing maintenance and reliability strategies related to the refinery electrical equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical support for the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the refinery’s electrical systems and equipment (including low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment)
• Investigates electrical equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance the system and equipment reliability
• Develops electrical scope, electrical engineering packages, and defines preventive maintenance to be performed for turnarounds and scheduled shutdowns
• Develops electrical equipment specifications and associated reliability improvements/upgrade plans for that equipment
• Reviews test data to evaluate health of electrical equipment, suitability for service, and make repair/replacement recommendations
• Provide technical support as needed to a 24/7 facility
• Provides technical support for front-end development, cost estimation, design, construction, and startup for projects and Management of Change packages
• Assists in the development of maintenance and operating procedures for electrical equipment
• Works to understand and promote Company electrical practices
• Maintains an understanding of industry standards (API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ASME, ANSI, ASCE)
• Maintains knowledge of electrical area classifications and is familiar with acceptable methods of satisfying the requirements of equipment installations in hazardous areas
• Understands the requirements of process changes (e.g., Management of Change)
• Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical business partners to develop scopes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in refining/industrial or related experience
• Experience and knowledge with medium voltage equipment required
• Ability to comprehend electrical drawings (one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, motor control schematics, etc.) required
• Experience in power system analysis, fault analysis, load flow, coordination, and arc-flash analysis Experience using electrical analysis software (EasyPower, SKM, etc.) preferred
• Experience in programming microprocessor relays (SEL, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at different levels of engineering, design, maintenance, and management and with internal customers as well as suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and verbal form for the purpose of instructing others in technical matters and obtaining cooperation from various personnel
• Understanding in the operation and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor starters, breakers, relay protection devices, transformers, and switchgear
• Working experience in petrochemical production units and awareness of surroundings from a safety and environmental point of view
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Project, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For more information or immediate consideration, please email resume directly to aedgar@affinity-mgt.com.