What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at NEXHR?
The purpose of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to provide electrical technical expertise for plant electrical equipment including design, specification, installation, repair, operation and code compliance in Project Engineering and Execution.
This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers on active projects, providing preliminary power distribution and equipment design/cost bases to the proposals group, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required to successfully meet project targets.
Principal Responsibilities:
Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely.
• Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems.
• Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
• Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s:
- Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues o Provide detailed drawing review and feedback
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
- Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation
- Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
We are especially interested in speaking to candidates who have:
• Experience with industrial plant power distribution systems.
• Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP.
• Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment. Experience with electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis.
• Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
• Knowledge of relevant industry practices, and safety best practices is a plus
You will a degree qualified engineer with a background in power systems design, installation, testing and commissioning. The role will require frequent site and supplier visits. The successful candidate must be willing to travel extensively or as business requires.
