LG Chem · 14 hours ago
POWER DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER 1
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLG Chem America Advanced Materials, Inc is seeking an Industrial Power Distribution Engineer for their new cathode material manufacturing plant in Clarksville, TN. This role involves providing engineering support for the plant's electrical power infrastructure, focusing on high and medium-voltage distribution systems and ensuring safe operation of facility electrical systems.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide expertise of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting for onsite high and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear(GIS, CGIS, VCB, ACB), breakers, grounding systems, Emergency generator, and protective devices
Manage and conduct inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities (ex, VCB or ACB racking in and out) for plant substation equipment in coordination with maintenance technicians and third-party service providers
Maintain and review electrical single-line diagrams, grounding systems, and arc flash documentation associated with plant power systems
Serve as the site engineering point of contact for electrical power issues involving incoming utility service and plant electrical infrastructure
Perform and execute electrical safety, reliability, and lifecycle management initiatives related to substation and power distribution assets
Support the development and implementation of upgrades and modifications to the instrument and control systems
Identify and explain ground fault circuit interrupters
Read and interpret Electrical Single Line Diagrams and identify and understand auxiliary circuits associated with each piece of equipment
Test to identify grounds, opens, insulation integrity and shorts
Perform preventative, predictive maintenance and hook-up
Troubleshoot and provide engineering support for low- and medium-voltage (LV/MV) power distribution systems, including plant switchgear, transformers, and associated protective equipment
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems interfacing with various distributive control systems
Perform "troubleshooting" on the production equipment/systems, utilities, in areas of competence such as: Instrumentation and Electronics, Industrial mechanics, Electricity, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, PLC and Computers, Servo Motors and “Variable Frequency Drives” (VFD)
Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure
Responsible for responding to work instructions from the Maintenance Group Leader, respond to emergency or breakdown calls. Diagnosing problems, dismantling, and replacing defective or worn parts, testing of all repairs after replacement before turning over to the operator
Develop and maintain Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems in coordination with PLC systems. // especially Proface (GP-Pro ex) and Mitsubishi (GX Works 2,3)
Calibrate, program parameters, and perform initial setup for instruments used in measuring flow, pressure, temperature, and levels, as required
Collects and analyzes downtime data and directly supports recovery plans
Manage commissioning documentation for all projects (i.e. Check sheets / PSSR)
Conduct Failure mode effect analysis or similar risk-based assessment, Purchasing components, Spare and other supplies as necessary
Compile maintenance and budget reports for management
Maintain work requests and records on maintenance works using computerized maintenance management systems
Comply with HSSE standards to make workplace a safe place to work, and accountable for all assigned critical activities
Perform Authorized Applicant and/or Authorized Engineer as per Permit to Work (e-PTW) requirement
Follow safety procedures (LOTO, spaces confinement, vertical fall prevention, electrical safety, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
Knowledge of electrical safety requirement as per OHSA standards and NFPA 70E
Ability to demonstrate the use of the following test equipment (Multimeter, Continuity Tester, Megohmmeter (Megger) and Voltage Tester, such as a Fluke)
5+ years' experience in a process environment working with industrial electrical systems High – Medium voltage(161KV – 25.9KV)
Working knowledge of the use and application of SCADA, HMI and process data systems
Ability to Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours and participate in on-call rotation
Strong experience and understanding of engineering, maintenance and operation of static mechanical equipment, powder or calcination processing facilities highly desired
Travel Requirement: Up to 2 times should be expected with this role (Period: 1~4 weeks)
Experience supporting or interfacing with onsite industrial substations, including coordination with internal maintenance teams and external service providers
Preferred
Skilled in remote international partnership and collaboration
Accomplished in risk management in operating facilities
Proven track record of multi-functional engineering improvements
Experience with design, operational issues, solving and repair
Experience in working with OEMs and vendors on equipment packages
Experience with piping designs and supports, stress analysis using Caesar, flanged joint designs, integrity assessment and repairs, industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO)
Experience with equipment skid packages design, front end engineering, scoping, technical evaluation
Experience supporting plant-owned substations and High – medium voltage distribution systems within an industrial or manufacturing facility
Familiarity with transformer systems, switchgear(GIS, CGIS, VCB, ACB), breakers, grounding, and facility-level protective devices
Experience coordinating electrical work with electric utilities related to incoming power service and plant interfaces
Exposure to protective devices and coordination studies at the facility level (non-transmission, non-grid)
Company
LG Chem
LG Chem is a leading global chemical company with a diversified business portfolio in the key areas of petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences.
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