Messer Americas · 14 hours ago
Lead Electrical Engineer - Project Execution
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise for plant electrical equipment. The role involves overseeing design, installation, and compliance for electrical systems, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure project success.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely
Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems
Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures
Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s:
Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
Provide detailed drawing review and feedback
Critical Supplier Audits
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
Develop, plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to electrical equipment and installation
Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment
Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards
Qualification
Required
Experience with large industrial plant power distribution systems is a must
Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a must
Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as HV substations, High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP. Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment
Experience in creating corporate/department specifications and standards for electrical equipment, services, and installation
Extensive experience in electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis
Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection
Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
Must be willing to travel extensively (20-40% of time) or as business requires
Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical or Power Engineering
Minimum of 7-15 years relevant experience with electrical power distribution engineering including design, installation, testing and commissioning for large motors and chemical process plants
Preferred
Graduate Degree is a plus
Knowledge of relevant industry practices, and safety best practices is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Long term disability
401(k) Plan
Bonus program
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
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