Electrical Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Details

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POSITION TITLE

Laurel Plant - Electrical Reliability Engineer (Instrumentation &

Controls)

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Electrical Reliability

Engineer to lead electrical reliability initiatives within a chemical

manufacturing environment, with supporting responsibility for

instrumentation and control systems. This role is responsible for

improving equipment uptime, strengthening preventive and predictive

maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with electrical and safety

standards in a PSM-regulated facility.

This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants meaningful

ownership of plant electrical reliability, motor and drive systems, and

electrical compliance, while also partnering on instrumentation,

automation, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

The work schedule for this role is Monday Friday, 1st shift; however,

on occasion, you maybe requiredto workadditionalhours and on a call

rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve electrical equipment reliability, minimize
  
  

downtime, reduce breakdowns, and maximize plant productivity.

• Own and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices for
  
  

electrical systems, while supporting instrumentation and control

reliability programs.

• Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex
  
  

electrical system issues, including motors, drives, power

distribution, and related equipment.

• Support troubleshooting, repair, and performance improvement of
  
  

plant control and automation systems, including PLC and HMI

platforms.

• Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations for
  
  

significant equipment or process problems and implement corrective

actions to improve reliability.

• Develop performance expectations, standards, procedures, and audits;
  
  

document findings; and establish corrective action plans.

• Support electrical installations, upgrades, and capital or
  
  

construction projects, while also partnering on control-related

project work as needed.

• Provide technical assistance for complex electrical and
  
  

instrumentation issues, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable

solutions.

• Ensure all safety requirements are met and that I&E technicians have
  
  

the materials, tools, and equipment needed to work effectively and

safely.

• Apply sound engineering judgment to intrinsic safety and
  
  

explosion-proof classifications, electrical specifications, and

equipment selection.

• Troubleshoot motor systems, direct drive systems, and VFD
  
  

applications, including specification and selection of replacement

components.

• Support troubleshooting, installation, and repair of valves,
  
  

actuators, field instruments, and related process control devices.

• Collaborate with reliability and maintenance partners to ensure
  
  

calibration compliance and reliable performance of field

instrumentation.

• Maintain current and accurate P&IDs, wiring diagrams, electrical
  
  

drawings, and instrument loop documentation.

• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, local regulations, and site
  
  

procedures to prevent accidents and maintain safe electrical work

practices.

• Collaborate on audits, safety observations, 5S initiatives, needs
  
  

assessments, and routine management activities to identify

improvement opportunities and solve problems.

• Supervise, train, mentor, and direct I&E technicians while promoting
  
  

quality, accountability, and safe work execution.

• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, management, and
  
  

external vendors to resolve issues, support system improvements, and

coordinate equipment or service needs.

• Track direct report hours, absences, vacations, and support
  
  

performance review activities as needed.

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related
  
  

engineering field.

• 5 years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical
  
  

systems, equipment reliability, or maintenance engineering.

• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements,
  
  

including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.

• Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive
  
  

maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and/or control

systems.

• Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or
  
  

KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and independent
  
  

judgment with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence team members in
  
  

a plant environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing or other process plant design,
  
  

construction, and/or maintenance.

• Hands-on experience in CMMS SAP.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related

engineering field.

• 5 years of industrial experience with strong exposure to electrical
  
  

systems, equipment reliability, or maintenance engineering.

• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance requirements,
  
  

including NFPA 70E, NEC, and related industrial standards.

• Experience supporting or leading preventive and predictive
  
  

maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and/or control

systems.

• Hands-on experience in root cause failure analysis and using data or
  
  

KPIs to improve equipment reliability performance.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and independent
  
  

judgment with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence team members in
  
  

a plant environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Well know company that has multiple sites across the country.