Job Description
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Responsible for own safety/health as well as the safety/health of assigned craftspersons, vendors, and contractors and for promoting the health and safety of others, and performing quality work in a safe and environmentally conscientious manner.
- Responsible for complying with Company policies and procedures, established standards, and governmental regulations (federal, state, and local).
- Monitors and inspects new electrical construction and commissions new equipment.
- Independently evaluates and resolves problems. Proactively participates in troubleshooting, problem definition and data gathering on electrical equipment. Assures appropriate engineering involvement. Receives input from “customers” on equipment problems, performance, etc.
- Develops procedures for repairs, initiates repairs, and follows up on solutions to problems. Communicates status in a timely manner to proper operations, maintenance and engineering personnel. Determines manpower and equipment requirements for work that they initiate.
- Assures and is directly responsible for accurate and complete records on electrical equipment inspection and repair histories.
- Responsible for independently managing and controlling spare parts inventory. Maintains spare parts inventory documentation. Arranges for proper storage of spare parts.
- Works with, trains, and coaches operators and others on how to operate and maintain the electrical equipment in their area. Reviews operating procedures to ensure electrical issues are properly addressed.
- Audits work performed by outside shops, contractors, vendors, and craftspersons.
- Manages and supervises craftspersons, vendors, contractors, tools, materials and equipment to efficiently execute the work plan.
- Assists in development of maintenance schedules, manages, and performs routine preventative maintenance. Appropriately communicates non-conformances with set inspection intervals.
- Assists in preparing turnaround worklists and helps coordinate turnaround activities.
- Proactively maintains job knowledge and skill level to meet the requirements of the job.
- Maintains familiarity with the National Electrical Code, Applicable NFPA & API Standards, Company Specifications and applies them in the duties of this position.
- Participates in reviewing/revising company Policies and Procedures pertaining to electrical work and those having to do with electrical systems.
- Requires direct interaction with other Operations departments, contractors and vendors.
- Subject to after-hours “call-outs” to support Refinery emergencies and operation requirements.
- Required to respond to, independently evaluate, plan, and direct unexpected repair efforts during emergencies and after-hours call-outs.
- A minimum 2-year certificate in Electrical Technology and 10-year electrical system work experience in refineries and/or chemical plants. Equivalent military training background and comparable experience in large industrial/utility electrical systems would also be acceptable. Must have a High school diploma or completion of the G.E.D. program or its equivalent.
- Must be experienced in reading and understanding electrical single-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Candidate must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
- Candidate must be well organized and be able to handle multiple priorities.