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Job Title: Electrical Engineer III

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Duration: 18 months up to 2 years of work

Looking for main items:
Utility Lines – Distribution

Electrical Engineer with experience working with high voltage

Power Forecasting for 2-3 years out

Engineering Firms or Utility company people are best

Oil & Gas is also good

18 months up to 2 years of work

PURPOSE/JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, this position will be responsible for coordinating the design and execution of electrical infrastructure supporting Apache’s Permian Asset. The role will include overseeing all electrical design work to support a large portfolio of projects, directing 3rd party engineering companies, interfacing with utility companies, vendors, and field construction.

Position will be required to work with managers, engineers, and construction personnel to prepare approval documents, support estimating, setup AFEs, review/approve invoices, prepare supplement documentation, monitor project costs, and coordinate team reporting requirements.

All work must be completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, engineering specifications, sound design and construction practices, good environmental stewardship, a strong focus on safety, and operational excellence.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
10 years related experience in Oil and Gas Industry.
Operational Knowledge of Oil and Gas facilities/equipment and their electrical requirements.
Experience with power system design, power distribution equipment, substations, and protective relaying.
Experience with design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives.
Experience in electrical modeling program (SKM, ETAP, Mil Soft etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required.
Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment.
Knowledge applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NESC and API.
Self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interface effectively with wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel.
Knowledge of contracts, proposals, bids, and budgeting concepts.
Experience in project management.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE & LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES:
Team focused, service oriented, and values driven.
Safety leadership and focus is not negotiable & will not be comprised.
Strong character, including the highest levels of honesty, integrity, ethics, professionalism, trust, respect, and loyalty.
The energy and ability to work collaboratively across the entire organization.
The agility and flexibility to work in a fast-paced company culture.
Excellent analytical, strategic, business judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Self-aware with excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Enthusiastic, eager to learn, willing to take on new challenges.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road