Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

• Support and comply with all Air Liquide safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies.
• Provide high-voltage electrical (HVE) support for planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Exercise STOP WORK AUTHORITY anytime a safety or operational issue is identified.
• Perform equipment condition walkdowns at assigned sites.
• Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs on high-voltage equipment and motors to ensure adherence to Air Liquide standards.
• Manage preventive maintenance (PM) of electrical equipment during turnarounds.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work within the CMMS (Maximo).
• Review vendor repair, test, and inspection reports, and communicate results to affected plants.
• Develop detailed scopes for electrical projects and maintenance activities.
• Manage project engineering either directly or through external contractors.
• Mentor and train facility operations and technical staff regarding electrical system operations and maintenance.
• Maintain 95% or greater compliance in the PM program and 100% compliance for Elements Important for Safety (EIS) PMs.
• Achieve and maintain zero past-due electrical PMs.
• Ensure effective planning of work orders utilizing Maximo.
• Promote continuous improvement of PM details and job plans following established procedures.
• Responsible for creation of procedures and post maintenance test plans as needed.
• Execute PM and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs, ensuring all follow-up work is completed and documented.
• Analyze and follow up on PdM data, including thermography, relay/breaker testing, transformer oil/gas tests, and motor PD/PI.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Vulnerability Studies (VS).
• Develop and modify maintenance strategies based on RCA, VS, and Risk Analysis findings.
• Plan, manage, and execute major electrical maintenance activities and turnarounds.
• Deliver major maintenance activities on schedule and within budgetary constraints.
• Contribute to the development of annual maintenance schedules, budgets, and turnaround plans.
• Promote and adhere to the LI NAM Maintenance Management Process.
• Utilize Maintenance Center and Corporate standards effectively.
• Provide feedback to optimize spare parts stocking at the National Warehouse.
• Collaborate with contractors to monitor work quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Make proactive suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead Maintenance Incident reviews for electrical systems and drive subsequent improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of support experience in electrical plant maintenance.
• Extensive experience with medium/high-voltage distribution systems and motors.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot plant electrical maintenance issues, specifically with motors and switchgear equipment.
• Willingness to travel across the United States and Canada to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or varying shifts based on business requirements.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Proficient in the use of Google applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physical capability for a full range of motion, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and ascend vertical ladders as required.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Passport.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.