Electrical Engineer

Orbia Fluor and Energy Material is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluorine-based products that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Our products are used in a vast range of applications such as the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions. The company is based in St. Gabriel and is part of the Orbia group of companies. Orbia is a purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers, and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, materials, and transport. Orbia has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

The main purpose of the Electrical Engineer is part of the St. Gabriel engineering team.  The EE will be the main source of technical expertise for all levels of the organization of Instrument/Electrical issues.

The plant is computer controlled, it has 1,300 instruments, with over 50 nuclear sources.  All instruments operate in high hazard and corrosive environment.

The site receives electrical power at 138kV and distributes at 13.8kV, with some 2.4kV motors.  The annual power consumption is about 5MVA

Principal Responsibilities:   

• The EE is responsible for all aspects of the electrical system.  Responsibility for ensuring the site meets all relevant company and statutory requirements.  Systems design and auditing will be a key part of the job.
• The EE works very closely with both the Production Team and Technical Team to ensure reliability and continuous improvement of the electrical system takes place.  The economic impact of plant availability is high.  Although the operating and maintenance technicians do not report directly to the EE, they will receive much of their guidance from this position.
• The EE will manage all site minor projects, using on- and off-site resources to provide multi-disciplined designs.  Control and monitoring of project costs will an important element of the role and there is potential to achieve significant savings.  The individual will also be responsible for the construction of these projects:  the construction supervisor will respond to the EE.

Special Skills:

• At least 5 years as an EE Engineer in a petrochemical environment
• Maintenance and testing of safety shutdown systems
• Maintenance and testing of high voltage electrical equipment
• At least 5 years in design in a petrochemical environment

Education / Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type:        Full-time

Schedule:       Monday to Friday

Work setting:             In-person

Work Location:         In person

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