What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Reliability Specialist position at Westlake?
Summary
The Specialist – I&E (Electrical) is responsible for identifying and implementing methods to improve reliability of Electrical Systems. The Specialist makes improvements in preventative and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness
Duties And Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
The Specialist – I&E (Electrical) is responsible for identifying and implementing methods to improve reliability of Electrical Systems. The Specialist makes improvements in preventative and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness
Duties And Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support and drive accident prevention and environmental excellence.
- Develop and improve the Site Electrical Testing & PM Plan
- Track and audit PM documentation and completion
- Assist in management of electrical spare parts and revisions to warehouse stock. Evaluate stock periodically for updating and improvements
- Review data from electrical PM’s to evaluate and optimize PM frequencies. Assist in developing PM documentation forms and procedures
- Assist with failure investigations
- Assist in development of major turnaround electrical work scopes
- Support electrical reliability improvement projects
- Develop new and improve existing Electrical maintenance procedures
- Provide maintenance input on new projects
- Assist as needed with development of Electrician Training Programs
- Provide assistance to Electrical Engineers on reliability efforts and projects
- Track and report on electrical equipment failures
- Supports operations during unit startups, shutdowns, and runtime.
- Assist engineers and electricians with development and execution of switching plans and procedures
- Support ISO compliance efforts, audits, and documentation for quality critical equipment
- Minimum of 5 years of Electrical Maintenance experience. Diploma/Degree in the appropriate discipline desirable.
- NETA Certification (or equivalent electrical testing experience/certifications) Preferred
- Previous experience in industrial plant facilities with knowledge of maintenance, planning and scheduling requirements
- Experience with electrical testing procedures
- Experience with electrical protective relays preferred
- Experience with MS Office and experience with SAP preferred or similar program
- Ability to communicate effectively with Production, Maintenance/Scheduling and Engineering department, managers, supervisors and crafts persons
- Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
- A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.