Ascend Performance Materials · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Reliability Engineer
Pensacola, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAscend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers, and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. The Electrical Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the design and reliability of electrical distribution systems and assets, developing reliability strategies, and supporting continuous improvement objectives.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain a high level of reliability of the electrical systems & equipment that impacts site safety & production targets
Serve as site subject matter expert for electrical engineering
Develop & improve asset care strategies that will improve MTBF, lower maintenance cost & increase on-stream reliability
Supports the development of obsolescence & Long-Range Plans, which includes identification of Bad Actor equipment & development of mitigation plans
Develop maintenance & reliability work scope for plant turnarounds to meet site objectives
Encourage & promote a culture that is proactive & personifies innovative ways of solving problems driven by business profitability & bottom-line results
Partner with Subject Mater Experts across the company to establish & champion long- term strategies for Maintenance & Reliability improvements
Own the preventive & predictive maintenance program for low, medium, & high voltage electrical distribution equipment including substations, transformers, protection relays, switchgears, starters, motors, VFD’s, UPS systems, emergency generators & site Turbogenerator
Provide oversight & expertise for site electrical safety compliance to NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, electrical classification requirements, & application of mechanical integrity & reliability practices
Provides technical support for the maintenance, operation, & troubleshooting of the plant's low, medium, & high voltage systems & equipment
Provide recommendations & justification for equipment upgrades & input to the plant capital plan
Develop & review electrical work scopes for maintenance, turn-around & equipment outages including temporary power plans
Lead & participate in Failure Analysis of electrical equipment & develop corrective actions
Technical reviewer of Management of Change for electrical aspects
Ensure site compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, company standards & recommend corrective actions & improvements
Develop predictive/preventative maintenance guidelines & programs to meet site requirements. Utilize SAP to manage the predictive / preventative maintenance system
Ensure compliance with technical engineering design standards & specification for reconditioning or altering of existing systems & equipment
Develop, implement, & maintain a site motor testing program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
minimum 3 years of experience in Low, Medium & High Voltage hardware & distribution systems maintenance & reliability in a manufacturing setting
Knowledgeable in engineering studies including load flow, arc flash, surge suppression, relay coordination, ground grid design, transformer sizing, conductor, and cable sizing, etc
Reviewing & approving electrical specifications, drawings & other documentation
Development & implementation of maintenance & reliability programs & procedures
Able to provide design support in engineering standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI)
Working knowledge of electrical equipment application, installation & grounding standards
Knowledge of instrument application & installation standards is a plus
Strong understanding & experience with maintenance & reliability work processes
Knowledge & experience with preventive & predictive maintenance practices
Lead & participate in formal Root Cause Analysis investigations
Working knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis & Management of Change processes
Ability to multi-task, organize work, & meet timeline requirements
Strategic mindset, creative, flexible, detailed oriented, analytical, strong problem solver & self-starter
Good technical writing & presentation skills
Working knowledge of SAP
Strong computer skills a must
Excellent communication skills
Ability & willingness to work independently and in a team-based environment
Benefits
Access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities
A global wellness rewards program
Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan
The Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership
Company
Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials manufactures chemicals, fibers, and plastics products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$100M2025-03-08Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Phil McDivitt
Chief Executive Officer
Vikram Gopal
Sr. Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer
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