Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Overview

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

Electrical Engineer responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise to petrochemical customers. This position is to assure proper design, change management, installation, and repair of electrical equipment according to regulatory and client standards.  This position will be the focal point for all changes involving, but not limited to MV/LV motors, MV/LV switchgear, motor control centers/starters, transformers, and variable frequency drives. Will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations to understand needs and requirements and to provide a design and installation package. Assist with turnaround scope development, and initiating change requests during turnarounds for impacts to electrical equipment, motors, switchgears, transformers.

Responsibilities

Provides electrical engineering support for maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of customer site electrical equipment, and systems.

Provide PM development input.

Audit, and improve instrument and electrical equipment PM programs to ensure the health and effectiveness of the systems based on equipment failures, process changes and PM data.

Provide support for T&I (turnaround) work scope development.

Participates and/or leads in the investigation and follow-up documentation of high impact or high potential impact incidents.

Works with operating and maintenance engineers to make recommendations to improve long term equipment operability, reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance expense.

Provides resource and leadership guidance for instrumentation and electrical systems as part of site investments and/or modifications.

Provide in all phases of capital projects; (e.g. ensure project complies with site standards, practices and goals) power study reviews, specification reviews, participation in HAZOP/DHR, provide alternative selection/options with multiple solutions.

Ensure projects are designed for maintainability and reliability.

Assist in set up of spare parts as required.

Provide capital and expense project ideas based on reliability analysis and feedback from operations and other site personnel.

Provide early input on project maintainability and reliability considerations to ensure major scope is not missed during project development

Provide capital investment and expense project ideas based on reliability analysis and feedback from operations and other site personnel.

Interfaces with diverse groups including electrical technicians, process operators and engineers, rotating equipment specialist and engineers, process control engineers and maintenance/operation team leaders.

Provide support as a facilitator for problem analysis, risk assessment, root cause analysis, etc. for very critical equipment failures where the failure root cause is not well understood or there are multiple options for resolution without a clear leading option.

Essential functions require presence in the customer facility on a regular basis.

Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications

TWIC – Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card

Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs

Knowledge of Relays and protection systems, switchgear, transformers, motors etc

Basic understanding of engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices and maintenance workflows

Strong communication and documentation skills

Willing and able to learn on the job

Knowledge of economic evaluation methods of (Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, NPV, Benefit/Cost)

Knowledge in Reliability Centered Maintenance or some form of Asset Management Plan Development is preferred

Experience with Management of Change (MOC) process

Ability to collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives

Education Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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