Chemtrade · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer
United States
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expChemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by customers, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer will ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems and equipment within the chemical plant, supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous operations.
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Responsibilities
Maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through systematic evaluation and improvement initiatives to enhance equipment availability, performance, and quality. 15%
Conduct root-cause investigations to identify and resolve issues affecting equipment reliability and operational efficiency. 15%
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and industry regulations in all maintenance activities. 5%
Support daily plant operations by addressing plant issues to ensure safe and reliable functioning. 10%
Identify and address site inefficiencies by implementing corrective actions for equipment "bad actors." 10%
Assist I&E maintenance technicians with subject matter expertise, including safe electrical work permitting and electrical training
Review and optimize preventive maintenance activities to enhance effectiveness and resource allocation. 5 %
Support EHS initiatives through participation in safety roll-out activities. 5%
Provide engineering support for high-priority maintenance needs and outage response. 15%
Maintain equipment registers and manage obsolescence, identifying risks and developing mitigation plans. 5%
Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical and instrumentation management of change. 5%
Support capital projects from conception to commissioning, ensuring maintenance readiness for new installations. 10%
Develop maintenance procedures to streamline technician workflows and ensure proper verification and validation. 5%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar and compatible field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering & maintenance, preferably in a chemical or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of low & medium voltage electrical systems, PLCs/DCS's, motor controls, and instrumentation
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards in a chemical plant setting
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Process Safety best practices including IEC61511, Alarm Management, HMI design, HAZARD analysis and Risk Management processes
Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEEE, ISA, NFPA, CSA)
Coordination/consultation with site maintenance, operations and project group in the delivery of improved fixed equipment reliability & mechanical integrity
Develop and/or revise procedures relating to inspection, repair, and maintenance as required
Development of Fitness for Service inspection plans
Experience working with 3rd party engineering consulting firms who specialize in engineering evaluations
Solid experience in facilitating Root-cause Analysis and corrective actions
Experience managing small capital projects
Organized, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines
Self-motivated & High sense of ownership (comfortable working autonomously)
Strong collaborator & effective communicator with multiple levels in the organization (verbal and written)
Stives in a team atmosphere and is a strong contributor to the team
Humble, adaptable, & life-long learner
Data driven & process oriented
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer's literature, diagrams or schematics
Preferred
Knowledge of rectifier systems is a plus
Benefits
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Chemtrade
Chemtrade is a supplier of sulphuric acid, liquid sulphur dioxide (SO2), and sodium hydrosulphite (SHS) to customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$538.13MKey Investors
RBC Capital Markets
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $180.82M
2025-01-13Post Ipo Debt· $86.77M
2024-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $184.04M
Leadership Team
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Scott Rook
President and Chief Executive Officer
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