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Electrical Engineer

Westlake, LA, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Project Delivery
FOCUS
Systems Engineering
Corrective And Preventive Action
ETAP
Collaboration
Adobe Flash
Electrical Systems
Distribution
API
RP
SAP BASIS
IDS
TAR
Inspection
Testing
PSM
Forensics
Root Cause Analysis
Communication
Management
Electrical Engineering
Regulatory Compliance

Summary

HGA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide subject matter expertise supporting Discipline Engineering and Project Delivery across the Americas at a facility in Westlake, Louisiana. This role spans ongoing operations, capital projects, and turnaround activities with a primary focus on power systems engineering, and is expected to own technical changes within all aspects of power engineering for the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate power system anomalies, equipment failures, and protection events, and develop corrective action recommendations, including root cause analysis
Direct or lead load flow, short circuit, protective relay coordination, and power quality studies
Develop and maintain power system models in ETAP or SKM reflecting current facility configuration
Establish or update protective relay settings and coordination schedules for facility distribution systems
Review and approve electrical equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication packages
Lead or coordinate arc flash studies, maintain the site arc flash study, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Participate in or lead PHA/HAZOP reviews for electrical systems and power distribution scenarios
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards, API RP 500, and NFPA 497 area classification requirements
Define electrical basis of design and area classification philosophy during FEL for new or modified units
Review P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams for completeness and code compliance
Serve as electrical discipline lead during FEED and detailed design phases
Coordinate pre-TAR electrical scope, including equipment inspection, testing, and return-to-service verification
Develop or revise company electrical engineering standards and specifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of relevant experience performing detailed engineering and design for PSM-regulated petrochemical or refining industries
Ability to serve as technical SME in power systems and electrical engineering for industrial process plant infrastructure
Ability to lead or support forensic analysis, RCA, and investigation of power systems and electrical equipment deficiencies
Ability to direct or lead power systems studies, translating findings into design decisions and actionable recommendations
Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and senior/executive management
Ability to serve as engineer of record for on-site electrical engineering and design
Working knowledge of the capital project stage gate process
Ability to ensure compliance with Company, industry, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Position Id: 1aabf558fb16ea661860194ffd84b085
Posted 4 days ago

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