Electrical Reliability Engineer/Sr Electrical Reliability Engineer
 Sunoco LP | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Oct 27, 2024 | |
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Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors. At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience. Summary: * Work with/for Sunoco project managers, Sunoco operations, Sunoco maintenance, contract engineering firms, customers, contractors, vendors, and inspectors. Must communicate and interact effectively with other company/contract disciplines to execute projects. * Supervise contract personnel, engineering firms, integrators, vendors and/or electrical contractors as needed to perform these functions. * Work with local utility representatives to design new and upgrade existing electrical services. * Define and ensure the project complies with required codes, safety standards, specifications, work scope and construction drawings. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule and performs cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects. * Remain on location during critical commissioning activities for the duration of the startup activities. * Evaluate, properly apply and provide training for vendor's products. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills capable of taking initiative and making decisions. * Excellent PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Project, Outlook, and Excel. * Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to proof work for accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet appropriate deadlines are required. * Work independently with little supervision. * Maintain Asset Availability data and drive productivity for departments. * Support Site MOC process, including Reliability approval of new or modified electrical system designs and changes to electrical system care plans. * Lead reliability investigations for electrical equipment failures, including proper application of RCA process and corrective action plans. * Collaborate with Asset Leader to understand and set priority for electrical equipment/system repairs impacting reliability. * Build strategy around electrical reliability system training and knowledge support; Creates and delivers training to develop the technical capabilities of the reliability, maintenance and operations team * Identify programs and initiatives around overhead electrical distribution lines to drive reliability improvements. * Provide technical data to ERCOT and other regulatory agencies as required. * Provide technical review of engineering projects; works with OEMs, unit and project teams on specification and selection of new equipment; participates in factory acceptance tests for new installations as appropriate. * Technical expertise: Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical systems, equipment, and components including electrical switchgear, MCC, VFD and electric motors is essential. * Electrical Reliability - Technical Duties: * Prepare/oversee electrical reliability program: VFD preventative maintenance and Transformer/MCC IR scans. * Assist with scheduling and interpreting arc flash studies * Assist with critical spare parts program (ie VFD) * Budgeting and forecasting responsibilities: Identifying End of Life equipment and recommend for budget cycle. Assist with scheduling and forecasting preventative maintenance activities * General electrical engineering regional support * Role would support both business units * Will be required to travel approximately 30%. Requirements: Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. PE is preferred. Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
* Minimum 5 years of electrical/instrumentation/controls (EIC) engineering and project management experience in a terminal/pipeline/petrochemical/offshore engineering environment. * Motor Control and variable frequency drives up through 5kV. * NEC and API 500. This includes extensive experience in hazardous (classified) locations (Class 1). * NFPA 70E and 70B knowledge * Piping and Instrument Diagrams, construction drawings, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, PLC panel layout drawings, loop diagrams, ISA data sheets, etc... * Instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and metering. This includes the use of diaphragm seals. Preferred Qualifications (not required): *
Beneficial Experience (but not required): Electrical power distribution (12.47-34.5kV), power modeling tools (SKM, Etap)
* Predictive and preventative maintenance care plans, and electrical distribution ITPM programs Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet Energy Transfer/Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. | |