Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

About the Job:

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a global leader in the chemical manufacturing space in the midst of a transformation. With engineering and continuous improvement at the center of this transformation, they are looking to further build out their plant based engineering organization.

This organization is looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Reliability Engineer to act as the subject matter expert for power distribution, high voltage, electrical drives, and instrumentation for a key site. This role is key to ensuring that electrical equipment and infrastructure is being maintained such that it will perform as needed to meet the business plans and that new projects incorporate electrical and instrumentation reliability into their designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reliability studies of electrical infrastructure and make recommendations to assure that units can meet business requirements.
• Serve as the electrical safety subject matter expert for the business at the site.
• Work with site landlord on electrical distribution and preventative maintenance activities to further improve the reliability of the electrical assets.
• Help develop and deliver technical training for the Maintenance team regarding E&I equipment.
• Support capital projects by participating in setting equipment criteria and specifications to optimize equipment/system reliability and life cycle cost. Also provide technical support for fabrication, installation, and start-up of new critical equipment.
• Participate in production turnaround teams providing input into needed equipment inspection and repair procedures with potential to impact reliability.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining Equipment Strategy and Asset Criticality program for their area.
• Lead root cause failure analysis for E&I equipment failures that impact safety or production
• Provide the second layer of technical support for E&I Maintenance Engineers and coach less experienced engineers as needed.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Advanced degree holders are encouraged to apply.
• 5-10 Years experience in chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the maintenance and reliability practices of electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, motors, uninterruptible power supply systems, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, etc.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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