Position: Electrical Reliability Engineer

Primary Location: Home based United States

Reports to: Reliability Manager

Compensation: USD $140,000- 150,000+ Bonus + Benefits (salaried, exempt)

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Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

About this Role and About You

The Electrical Reliability Engineer establishes and maintains standards of "Best Practice" for manufacturing site maintenance functions across North American operations. Best Practice standards reflect corporate objectives, Responsible Care principles, and Electrical Integrity requirements. Establishes and leads execution of standard procedures for evaluating operational reliability and identification of root cause failure analysis. Defines and implements corrective actions. Drives short and long range sustenance capital planning processes. Participates in project scope and design efforts to assure optimization of reliability for new processes.

Qualifications

Accredited 4-year degree in Electrical engineering/technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical integrity, predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance, and project & maintenance management in chemical process manufacturing plants.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEEE, ISA, NFPA, CSA).
• Experience designing, maintaining, and working with 480VAC electrical systems.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and working with 24VDC electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and working with process instrumentation such as flowmeters, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, and weighing systems.
• Experience as a successful project manager for electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems for chemical processing facilities.
• Experience as a direct supervisor of contractors, wage, and salaried maintenance personnel in a chemical process environment, both union and non-union (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to maintenance activities in a chemical process environment.
• Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes. Demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety.
• Demonstrable material successes in multiple areas of maintenance management and plant reliability.
• Demonstrable success in building and leading teams.

Requirement

• This role is home based, but the ideal candidate must live near a major international airport and be able to travel 75% of the time for business purposes throughout the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Electrical integrity programs that will become the standard for all production facilities, including but not limited to switchgear, motor control centers, motor starters, motors, PLC's, and instrumentation associated with pressure vessels, piping, tanks, boilers, heaters, and rotating equipment.
• Reviews and updates maintenance practices and procedures, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs, Total Productive Maintenance Planning and Scheduling and communicates these requirements clearly, to all sites. Supports sites in their efforts to attain "best practice" capability in their maintenance functions.
• Audits maintenance functions at all sites vs. best practice standard. Prepares, distributes, and analyzes audit results. Supports Plant Turn Around/Inspections/Electrical Studies, and Consults/Manages projects individually and/or as part of a project team.. Prioritizes opportunities identified and leads efforts to capitalize on those opportunities. Takes corrective action as necessary to ensure adoption of corporate standard practices.
• Establishes standards for measuring and reporting operational reliability as a reflection of maintenance function effectiveness. Identifies and addresses areas for opportunity.
• Periodically reviews site operations/equipment and produces a reliability risk assessment. Utilizes risk management to produce short and long range capital plans. Acts as primary coordinator for capital planning program(s).
• Participates in capital project design and execution as appropriate to ensure consistency of new installations with Industrial standards (IEEE, ISA, NFPA, CSA) and Chemtrade maintenance standards and practices. Assures respective maintenance departments are ready and capable to maintain new installations.
• Drives short and long range sustenance capital planning processes. Participates in project scope and design efforts to assure optimization of reliability for new processes and adherence to industry standards
• Participates on special project teams. Attends personal development training.
• Coaches managers, supervisors, and employees in maintenance Best Practices. Promotes cross-site cooperation and teamwork. Analyzes technical maintenance capabilities at each site and supports management in efforts to close gaps. Trains electrical personnel to ensure safety standards are maintained, to meet OSHA requirements, and to stay current with code changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG's serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives.

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG's, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it's employees.

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