SeniorStaff Engineer, Electrical
Cameron, TX - USA
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Job Summary
At Cheniere we provide the world with safe reliable energy. But more than that we provide opportunities forour talented employees to impact their communitiesevery day. Our diversity iskey to ourcontinuedsuccessandforgesapathwhereourculturesupportsgreaterequityandinclusionforour employees customers and beyond.
POSITIONOVERVIEW
The Senior / Staff Engineer reports to the Electrical Engineering Superintendent - Engineering Services and is a technical steward for electrical systems and is accountable for supporting maintaining and improving these systemsincluding all associated documentation.A Senior /StaffEngineerwill provide leadershipandexpertisetopeers andlessexperiencedstaff.TheroledirectlysupportsProjectsSafety and Compliance Maintenance Reliability and Operations groups.
RESPONSIBILITIESANDESSENTIALDUTIES
Guideanddirectthedevelopmentofoperatingphilosophiesanddetailedprocedurespractices and application of standards for the LNG terminal.
Serve as the electrical and power generation administrator and provide electrical systems support to Maintenance and Operations to keep plantsystems operational. Responsible for the industrial electrical systems from the field devices (motors switches etc.) through the distribution from 120 V to 138 kV which includes lighting panels power panels UPS motor controlcentersdistributiontransformersswitchgearprotectiverelaysgasturbinesanddiesel generators.
Usesoundengineeringpracticesplantstandardsandspecificationstoensurethat documentation for the electrical systems is maintained properly.
ThoroughlyunderstandthetechnicalManagementofChange(MOC)processandutilizeitin support of capital projects and routine facility changes.
- ParticipateinPreStartupSafetyReviewsandOperationalReadinessReviewprocess.
Participateinregulatoryagencyaudits.
Providetechnicalsupporttroubleshootingassistanceinplanningandcoordinatingworkforthe Maintenance and Reliability department.Work with Maintenance and Operations on electrical issues when they occur to keep plant power systems operational and reliable.
SupportProjectworkprocessthroughdevelopmentofelectrical designbasisscopesofwork and defined electrical deliverables for project portfolio.
Integrateintothesiteelectricalteamasatechnicalresourceandpeerreviewtoreduceand eliminate site risks.
Reinforcesafetyandenvironmentalawarenessthroughfrequent fieldobservationsandby interfacing with plant personnel.
WorkwithEngineeringandConstructiondepartmenttoassureO&Minterestsarerepresented on major projects.
Provideoversight/ownershipofthefacilitieselectricalmodelandassociatedelectricalstudies.
InteractwithandsupportCommercialOperationsRegulatoryAffairsandotherdepartmentsas required.
Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesdescribedarenotacomprehensivelistandadditionaltasksmay be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
KNOWLEDGEANDSKILLS:
Knowledge:
Develop working knowledge of all facets of LNG transportation storage and processing including health safety maintenance operations governmental regulations and associated codes andstandards.Maintainandutilizein-depthknowledgeofapplicablecodesstandardsandregulationsand their implementation in operating facilities.Must possess career discipline interest of working with low/medium/high voltage power systems such as distribution and transmission equipment including transformers protective relays switchgear etc.
Skills:
Strongleadershipandadministrativeabilitiesarerequired.
Anacutesensitivitytosafetyissuesinahazardous environment.
Exceptionalwrittenverbalandinterpersonalcommunicationskills.
Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyatalllevelsof anorganizationandwithindividualsandgroups from different disciplines industries and governmental agencies.
Able to work with culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range requiredtoengineeroperateandmaintain theLNGterminalandLiquefactionproductionfacilities.
Possessthepersonalityandabilitytorelatetoandtoestablishamutuallyrespectfulrelationship with 1) management 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager plant supervision and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
Organizedplanningskillsabletomanagemultipleactivitiesandprogramsintimelyfashionand with a high degree of accuracy able to meet work deadlines.
- Exceptionalproblemsolvingandanalyticalskills.
Experienceinpublicspeaking.Abletocreateanddeliverindustry-specificpresentations.
ComputersavvyincludingESSMicrosoftOfficeSuiteincludingWordExcelAccessProjectand PowerPoint.
KnowledgeablewithelectronicmodelingofpowersystemsusingETAPorSKM.Experiencedin developing and analyzing load flow short circuit coordination and arc flash studies.
- KnowledgeablewithNECandNFPA70E.
- KnowledgeablewithelectricalareaclassificationNFPA497andAPI500.
EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE
EducationandCertifications:BachelorsdegreeinElectricalEngineering
Experience:
Senior Engineer Electrical:Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operationsdepending on the type of experience. Experience with LNG liquefaction petrochemicalNGLcryogenicnaturalgasprocessingorotherhydrocarbonprocessingis required.
Staff Engineer Electrical:Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operationsdepending on the type of experience. Experience with LNG liquefaction petrochemicalNGLcryogenicnaturalgasprocessingorotherhydrocarbonprocessingisrequired.
DIRECTREPORTS
Nodirectreports.
FREEDOMTOACT
TheSenior/StaffEngineerElectricalrequiresminimalsupervision.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Jobisperformedinanindustrialplantenvironment.
Occasionallyworkmaybeperformedfromhomeafternormalworkhoursoronweekends.
Limitedtravelrequiredasbusinessconditionsdictate.
Subjecttodrugandalcoholtestingperapplicablefederalregulationsorasrequiredby Cheniere.
While performingthe duties ofthis job theemployeeis often requiredtostandwalk sit climb stairsworkatheightabovegroundonstairsandcatwalksbalancestoopkneelcrouchtalkor hear smell type and write.
Must beableto boardashipviaagangwayclimbtothetopofatank(200steps)scalevertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.
Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjobtheemployeewillworkindoorsandoutdoorsandbe exposed to year-around weather conditions ocean environment and noise. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved.
Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredincludeclosevisioncolorvisionperipheralvisiondepth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Requiredtopassregularlyscheduledphysicalexaminationsmandatedbyregulatoryauthorities.
RequiredtoobtainmandatedcertificationbyattendingCompany-sponsoredtraininginbasic first aid CPR and LNG firefighting.
MustmaintainaTransportationWorkerIdentificationCredential(TWIC)cardingoodstanding status.
ADAJOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performedandnothindertheemployeesperformanceduetophysicalmentaloremotionaldisability.
EQUALEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CheniereEnergyisanequalopportunityworkplace.Allemploymentdecisionsaremadewithoutregard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, saf ... View more