Electrical Engineer, Lake Charles Refinery

Company: Phillips
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

**Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future**

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Employers" in 2021.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and watch our video "Trying New Things" by visiting phillips66.com/about.

The **Electrical Engineer, Lake Charles Refinery** provides leadership, technical expertise, and business perspective in all areas related to the refinery's electrical systems. This role is responsible for preventative maintenance programs, coordination of improvement and new projects, and cost/budget management.


---*Responsibilities May Include:**

+ Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and reliability of electrical components, equipment, and systems.

+ Providing technical expertise for troubleshooting of equipment, including power distribution systems, motor controls, switch gear, UPS systems, and substations.

+ Providing technical support for electrical systems design, specification, installation, testing, and start-up.

+ Designing electrical system design development, construction scope, drawing preparation, construction support, and start-up supervision.

+ Providing maintenance support and reliability of existing electrical equipment.

+ Assisting with maintenance planning and execution of major equipment repairs and unit turnarounds.

+ Participating in refining electrical reliability network and industry technical societies.

+ Coordinating and supervising work of contractors, including liaison with vendors.

+ Leading and participating in root cause failure analyses.

+ Identifying and developing scope and justification for electrical infrastructure improvement projects.

+ Supporting Refinery I&E outside of normal business hours as needed.

+ Interfacing with external power agencies.


---*Required Qualifications:**

+ Legally authorized to work in the job posting country without restrictions

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

+ 3 or more years of refining or industrial electrical experience, including power distributions systems

+ Willing and able to respond to off-hour callouts on an as needed basis to support refinery operating requirements

+ Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Note: information regarding TWIC qualification standards may be found at http://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic


---*Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Demonstrated knowledge of industrial safe work practices and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, ISA, and API)

+ Previous experience with plant start-ups and troubleshooting of complex control and operational problems

+ Strong safety focus with demonstrated knowledge of code requirements, including OSHA and Process Safety Management

+ Installation and maintenance experience in Protection Relays, VFD's, Transformers, Breakers, and /or Motors

The **Lake Charles Refinery** is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. Facilities also include a specialty coker and calciner. The refinery processes a mixture of light to heavy, low- and high sulfur and low- and high-acid crude oils. It receives domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil through truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals, including the Beaumont and Clifton Ridge terminals and the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Lake Charles produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include off-road diesel, home heating oil, feedstock for our Excel Paralubes joint venture, specialty graphite petroleum coke and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed in the southeastern and eastern United States by truck, rail car, barge or pipelines and exported to Latin America and West Africa.


---*Total Rewards**

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

+ Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus

+ 8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company's financial performance

+ Cash Balance Account pension

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP

+ Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at hr.phillips66.com/.


---*To be considered**

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of **March 26, 2023** .

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


---*Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**


---*Requisition ID:** 56696


---*Location:** Louisiana - Lake Charles


---*Job Field:** Engineering


---*Division** : Lake Charles Refinery


---*Technical Req** : No

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