Electrical Reliability Engineer 1

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in highperformance chemicals fibers and plastics committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America Europe and Asia we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles cleaner energy advanced medical devices and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety sustainability and customer success we operate responsibly while delivering value through cuttingedge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Electrical Reliability Engineer 1 at the Ascend Pensacola site is responsible for the design & reliability of electrical distribution systems & assets such as turbogenerator substations transformers switchgears starters protection relays emergency generators motors VFDs UPS & battery backup systems. This individual would be responsible for developing reliability strategies related to low medium & high voltage electrical equipment providing guidance to internal customers to maintain the reliability of the electrical systems & for supporting continuous improvements objectives.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Maintain a high level of reliability of the electrical systems & equipment that impacts site safety & production targets.
• Serve as site subject matter expert for electrical engineering.

• Develop & improve asset care strategies that will improve MTBF lower maintenance cost & increase onstream reliability.
• Supports the development of obsolescence & LongRange Plans which includes identification of Bad Actor equipment & development of mitigation plans.

• Develop maintenance & reliability work scope for plant turnarounds to meet site objectives.
• Encourage & promote a culture that is proactive & personifies innovative ways of solving problems driven by business profitability & bottomline results.

• Partner with Subject Mater Experts across the company to establish & champion long term strategies for Maintenance & Reliability improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the preventive & predictive maintenance program for low medium & high voltage electrical distribution equipment including substations transformers protection relays switchgears starters motors VFDs UPS systems emergency generators & site Turbogenerator.
• Provide oversight & expertise for site electrical safety compliance to NFPA 70E NEC IEEE electrical classification requirements & application of mechanical integrity & reliability practices.
• Provides technical support for the maintenance operation & troubleshooting of the plants low medium & high voltage systems & equipment.
• Provide recommendations & justification for equipment upgrades & input to the plant capital plan.
• Develop & review electrical work scopes for maintenance turnaround & equipment outages including temporary power plans.
• Lead & participate in Failure Analysis of electrical equipment & develop corrective actions.
• Technical reviewer of Management of Change for electrical aspects.
• Ensure site compliance with all applicable codes regulations company standards & recommend corrective actions & improvements.
• Develop predictive/preventative maintenance guidelines & programs to meet site requirements. Utilize SAP to manage the predictive / preventative maintenance system.
• Ensure compliance with technical engineering design standards & specification for reconditioning or altering of existing systems & equipment.
• Develop implement & maintain a site motor testing program.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 03 years of experience in Low Medium & High Voltage hardware & distribution systems maintenance & reliability in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledgeable in engineering studies including load flow arc flash surge suppression relay coordination ground grid design transformer sizing conductor and cable sizing etc.
• Reviewing & approving electrical specifications drawings & other documentation.
• Development & implementation of maintenance & reliability programs & procedures.
• Able to provide design support in engineering standards (NEC NESC NEMA IEEE and ANSI).

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge of electrical equipment application installation & grounding standards.
• Knowledge of instrument application & installation standards is a plus.
• Strong understanding & experience with maintenance & reliability work processes.
• Knowledge & experience with preventive & predictive maintenance practices
• Lead & participate in formal Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Working knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis & Management of Change processes.
• Ability to multitask organize work & meet timeline requirements.
• Strategic mindset creative flexible detailed oriented analytical strong problem solver & selfstarter.
• Good technical writing & presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Strong computer skills a must.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability & willingness to work independently and in a teambased environment.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty recruiters search firms or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

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About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privatelyheld company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to onsite medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employeedriven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customerfocused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status citizenship genetic information or other protected status under federal state or local laws.