Senior Electrical Engineer

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Freeport, TX

Job Summary

The position of Senior Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Lead Electrical Engineer. This role is accountable for ensuring the Electrical System, from 138kV to Low Voltage, functions safely, efficiently and reliably, with the objective of meeting business goals for production while minimizing unscheduled equipment down time. The complexity of the electrical power systems in both the Liquefaction (LQF) and Pretreatment (PTF) Facilities require a high level of technical expertise to monitor and evaluate the health of the power system. This role should proactively offer solutions to avoid reliability and availability issues and meet utility connection requirements. The role will provide integrity oversight in the areas of Power System Modeling, Protective Relays, Hazardous Area Classification, and PMCS. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will be required to interface with the Maintenance and Operations teams to assist with troubleshooting as well as providing technical support and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Power System Modeling, Electrical Protection Systems, High Voltage Cable Systems, Variable Frequency Drives, Harmonics, and Gas Turbine Generators.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review Power System Model updates with CenterPoint Energy (SSTI, SSCI, Harmonics, and Switching Transients) yearly or more frequently as applicable.

• Review and verification of application of relays, schematic diagrams, equipment ratings and protection documents.

• Update Hazardous Area Classification documentation every 5 years or when facility is modified.

• Analysis of Electrical System retrofits consisting of Business Case, Technical Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Cost Estimate.

• Conduct SAFOP (eHAZOP) every 5 years or prior to electrical system modifications.

• Participation in HAZOPs and HAZIDs as required.

• Support Process Trip Investigation.

• Initiate Electrical Management of Change/ minor brownfield projects where necessary. Also, provide SME oversight and assist in completion of project deliverables such as Design Basis, electrical specifications, Single Line-diagrams, protection system additions/modifications, and Hazardous Area Classification changes.

• Update short circuit studies, coordination studies, and Arc Flash Hazard assessments when facility is modified or at least every 5 years

• Plan for electrical equipment obsolescence

• Develop and maintain a system for managing revisions to Protective Relays firmware and settings files

• Develop and maintain a system for testing and monitoring Protective Relays

• Keep abreast of applicable codes and standards. Participate in industry conferences/seminars and new technology presentations.

• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions

• Maintain Power System Models and proactively monitor the electric utility grid configuration and the interaction of the plant electrical system to this configuration. Update Power System Model every 5 years using ETAP.

• Accountable for the regular interfacing with CenterPoint Energy regarding grid changes/ shutdowns/ process changes (Quarterly meetings).

• Ensure that the Harmonic Interaction Studies for LQF and PTF are kept evergreen and updated when required due to electric utility grid changes

• Work with PMCS Engineer to troubleshoot communication issues and alarms.

• Accountable for overall electrical health and protection from Low Voltage through to 138kV

• Responsible for conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for complex Electrical Incidents.

• Provide oversight, monitor set-up and ensure Reliability Centered Maintenance is in place - Partial Discharge monitoring of HV Cables and MV motors, Dissolved Gas Analysis for transformers, Battery systems monitoring and testing.

• Assist facility personnel with operational and maintenance problems relating to Electrical systems and provide technical support where necessary.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal codes and regulations. Accountable for ensuring records and documentation are maintained for regulatory compliance associated with Electrical systems.

• Ability to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum Experience Required:

• 10+ years direct experience with HV and MV electrical power systems and HV Cable Systems, application and programming of Protective Relays,

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, Safety in Design, and Safety in the field

Preferred Education:

• MS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

• Licensed as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of Texas

Preferred Experience:

• 15+ years experience with HV and MV electrical power systems and specifically HV Cable Systems, HV Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers, HV Air Insulated Switchyard Equipment, HV Gas Insulated Switchgear, Harmonics, application of Harmonic Filters, application and programming of Protective Relays, Illumination Systems, Grounding, Ground Potential Rise, Lightning Protection, Bonding

• Experience in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) equipment.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient with ETAP Power System Modeling software

• Excellent planning and organizational skills and be able to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure alignment with plant goals while acting with a sense of urgency (when required).

• Ability to effectively collaborate and work with all levels of the organization including operations, technical, plant management, contractors, vendors.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficiency in all standard MS Office products, and SAP Plant Maintenance or similar computer based maintenance system

• Ability to work safely, efficiently and effective with minimal guidance and direction.

• Strong written/verbal technical communication skill.

• Self-starter/motivated

• Excellent troubleshooting/analytical skills

• Familiarity with cyber security

• Must have the ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to perform the duties required at all FLNG locations.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

Work Environment

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

• Operates in an industrial plant environment.

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.

• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.

• The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.

• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.

• May be required to enter confined spaces.

• May be required to work at elevated heights.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.