Our client is seeking a Full-Time Electrical Engineer to support US based LNG export facility and service the global demand for North American natural gas. This Houston-based position will support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Engineering team to ensure the safety, suitability, and adherence to operational standards of the facilities.
• Reviews deliverables from EPC contractors such as data sheets, design bases, specifications, calculations, vendor documents, studies, reports, and scopes of work.
• Participates in design development, resolves design issues, optimizes facility design, and identifies opportunities to enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures projects comply with safety standards, meet quality criteria, and adhere to budget and schedule requirements.
• Contributes to the development of electrical equipment documentation including data sheets, drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and specifications for various electrical equipment types.
• Participates in technical assessments including process hazard analyses, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews.
• Supports factory and site acceptance testing for major equipment items such as motors, VFDs, and transformers.
• Facilitates technical discussions related to electrical equipment with stakeholders including suppliers, regulators, and technology partners.
• Oversees the establishment and implementation of equipment monitoring and preservation programs to maintain facility reliability and availability.
• Participates in commissioning activities including walk-downs, inspections, and pre-start-up safety reviews.
• Supervises on-site activities of EPC contractors to ensure compliance with project standards, specifications, designs, and contractual terms.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role on major oil, gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects, either in an EPC or operator capacity.
• Preferably, 2 years of experience on LNG liquefaction projects.
• Experience in producing electrical documentation and specifications.
• Familiarity with layout and hazardous area reviews to ensure safe and maintainable equipment installation.
• Proficiency with electrical modeling software such as ETAP or SKM, including studies like Load Flow, Protection & Coordination, and Motor Starting.
• Experience with critical electrical equipment found in rotating equipment packages, such as motors, VFDs, and transformers.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety requirements and relevant standards from NFPA, API, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA.
• Familiarity with Power Management Systems, Electrical Management Systems, or Electrical Control and Monitoring systems.
• Technical understanding of various electrical equipment types including switchgear, transformers, motors, generators, and capacitor banks.
• Working knowledge of HV and MV distribution systems, relay protection schemes, EMC requirements, electric lighting, cathodic protection, grounding, and cable systems.
• Understanding of instrumentation, telecommunications, and security systems.
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) experience with rotating equipment in oil, gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

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