Production Facility Electrical Engineer

Why this job matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for electrical systems across production facilities.
• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of HV, MV, and LV electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, UPS systems, battery chargers, and emergency power generation systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for critical equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvement, risk reduction, and maintenance optimization.
• Support facility start-up, commissioning, shutdown, turnaround, and expansion projects.
• Review, update, and maintain electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company electrical safety standards, electrical safe work practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance for electrical isolations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Permit to Work (PTW) activities.
• Define and review maintenance procedures, inspection plans, and operating instructions for electrical equipment.
• Evaluate equipment condition through inspections, testing programs, and condition monitoring activities.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications by providing engineering design reviews and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve facility performance, energy efficiency, operational excellence, and asset utilization.
• Manage electrical contractors and vendors to ensure work is executed safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and reliability data are maintained within the CMMS.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to maintenance personnel and junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, productivity, and cost optimization.

Job Skills/Competencies Required

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical equipment and protection systems.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, and control systems.
• Understanding of power system studies, protection coordination, and electrical fault analysis.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, commissioning, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Knowledge of CMMS and maintenance management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-8 years of experience in industrial facilities, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, or production environments.
• Experience supporting critical electrical infrastructure in an operational environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in reliability improvement, maintenance engineering, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• ESR certified and capable of obtaining electrical authorization in accordance with company requirements.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.