Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Requirements

• Understanding of medium/high voltage motors and distribution systems; at least 7,000 Voltage
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as IEC, ISA, NEC, IEEE, etc.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite of tools
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days), with little advance warning.
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in electrical engineering activities that improve the reliability of Airgas assets and optimize maintenance costs
• Responsible for the operations and maintenance support of electrical power distribution systems, including high voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers, lighting, grounding, electrical wiring, and hazardous area classification.
• Manage/assist in analysis and ensure follow-up on predictive data (coordination studies, relay tests, thermography, PD testing, megger tests, oil gas analysis, etc.)
• Provide technical guidance to operating plants from a corporate level on Local, National, & International Codes, Standards, Policies, and Procedures
• Assist with engineering studies, incident investigations, audits and assists with preparing oral and written reports.
• Establish and maintain equipment condition assessment information for high yards and high voltage motors
• Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage distribution equipment and high voltage motors
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• As Operations Representative, participate in the acceptance and operations phases of new Projects.
• Implement Smart Innovative Operations (SIO) Predict initiatives for electrical equipment at Airgas.
• Provides technical oversight and review of project engineering work performed by external resources in support of the development and implementation of small electrical projects.
• Actively participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
• Take the lead in training, coaching, and mentoring field technicians and operations staff in the preventative maintenance and operation of electrical distribution and control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• 2 years of Medium Voltage experience
• 5 years of Industrial Operations experience