Senior EPS/Power Distribution Asset Engineer

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer The primary responsibility of this role, as Senior Power MV/LV Distribution Engineer, is to be responsible and accountable for projects, maintenance support (evaluate PM reports, define corrective actions), reliability, project development concepts, and optimization of the PCT electrical power distribution infrastructure primarily related to unit substations, 13.8kV primary transformers and load center switchgears fed by transformers with secondary voltages ranging between 4160V and 480Vacross the Baytown site. Major Responsibilities Verify compliance with engineering, safety and procedures, as well as verify and identify opportunities to improve the overall reliability and performance of assigned assets and installations. Participate in incident investigations, and follow up on corrective action items as assigned; Responsible for reviewing and helping the PD Maintenance Engineer to refine maintenance repair scopes & PM intervals (asset strategies). Responsible for participation on Defect Elimination (DE) teams; Provide technical support to BU PCT Engineers and Technicians; Accountable for maintaining as-built Power Distribution documentation, and for maintaining the SKM model of short circuit, relay coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis; and/or coordinate delegation of this work with other engineering resources when appropriate. Develops strategies and innovative solutions to address Power Distribution reliability, cost or operational issues. Provide scope input and implementation support for improvement projects that result in reduced cost, increased reliability and operational efficiency. Provide power distribution engineering support across the BUs in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Ensures PCT power distribution maintenance practices, procedures and engineering standards are in place and followed according to Covestro and regulatory requirements. Interpretation of cost, maintenance reports and cost-related discussions with supervisor, planner, and technicians. Assist with the effective deployment of business and technical resources in pursuit of annual personal and department goals. Develop strong SEL relay experience for self and the Baytown site. What You Offer Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related degree with at least 4 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related degree with at least 2 years of experience Above experience being in industrial and/or petrochemical environments; Degree must be from an ABET or equivalent accredited engineering program; The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrated interest or experience with the specification, selection, design, installation, working principle and safety of power distribution equipment and systems from 480 to 138,000 volts; Demonstrated expertise in power systems engineering, short circuit studies, and arc-flash calculations, relay coordination and selectivity studies in an operating industrial environment; Demonstrated proficiency with software tools such as SKM Power Tools and PowerDB; Demonstrated accomplishments in continuous improvement, reliability and troubleshooting and passion for leading sustainable corrective and preventative actions; Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in technical subjects; Demonstrated interest for specialized software applications and configuring/programming/managing microprocessor-based electronic devices and SCADA, metering and network systems. #LI-AD1 YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? 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