bp · 23 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Merrillville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $175K/yrbp is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems and control systems at their pipeline facilities in the Midwest. The role involves providing technical support, developing project designs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical support for fixing and solving the electrical issues that may occur. Be able to interface and work with operations and maintenance personnel. Coordinate vendor support and lead the team through resolution
Provide technical electrical and control system input and design support for the facilities’ Management of Change (MOC), Risk Assessments (HAZOPS) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Facilitate MOC compliance with bp’s T&P site technical practices, safety standards and compliance with the regulatory codes and standards
Provide technical assistance and direction to and assistance of bp’s maintenance personnel, contractors and suppliers regarding inspection and testing activities associated with electrical related facility changes
Provide assistance and technical direction to the facilities’ maintenance personnel in the implementation of instrumentation and electrical equipment and system Integrity Management (IM) standards including in-service inspection and testing programs such as Preventative Maintenance (PM’s), evaluation of maintenance inspection and testing reports, failure investigations, equipment repairs and reliability improvement programs
Ensure key electrical facility documents are maintained and up-to-date including key electrical one line diagrams, elementary and schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, area classification drawings, cable schedules, panel board schedules, layouts and installation details and major electrical equipment vendor data
Ensure all power system studies are kept up-to-date with the facilities’ electrical design changes. This includes the following studies: load list, load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash hazard analysis, coordination, and protective device studies
Assist the project team in project feasibility, prioritisation, solution evaluation, technical design, equipment selection, operating philosophy, etc
Provide technical assurance reviews of electrical isolation procedures to ensure personnel safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Proven experience in petrochemical maintenance, reliability, or project engineering
Strong understanding of industry codes (NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 70E, API RP 500, and other various NFPA and IEEE)
Experienced and knowledgeable in onshore pipeline and terminal operations and the operation of Motor Control Center (Low and Medium voltage), motors (fractional through thousands of HP), switchgear, transformers, raceways and hazardous classified area installations
Ensures technical changes are managed appropriately and all relevant documentation for the assets are kept up to date
Benefits
Flexible working options
Generous paid parental leave policy
Excellent retirement benefits
Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
Up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program
Pension for eligible employee
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Company
BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.ApolloFederal Government of Germany
2025-02-08Post Ipo Equity
2024-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Murray Auchincloss
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Sparkman
Chief Operating Officer - Fuels, North America
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