Electrical Engineer (General) 2- WMBJP00002700
Williams
- Location
- Houston, TX · On site
- Compensation
- $55/hr
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- Mid-senior
- Industry
- Oil & Energy
About the role
Responsibilities/Expectations
- Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments, requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgement while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Works independently on mid-sized projects/technical assignments supporting operations
- Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of safety requirements, produces results and meets goals
- Exhibits proficiency in Company processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by organization and governing agencies
- Prepares and delivers presentations to individuals
- Interprets internal/external customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies responses
- Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
- Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities/Expectations
- Coordination of third party contractors
- Developing and completing equipment condition-based maintenance programs
- Repairing and improving operational reliability of electrical infrastructure and voltage systems
- Supporting electrical equipment outage and maintenance
- Maintaining electrical drawings
- Performing electrical reviews of management of change plans and work plans
- Coordinating and reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements
Interview Process
- One final interview (60 minutes)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 2 technical support for field operations.
- Troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Support inspections, issue resolution, and engineering guidance.
- Work closely with Operations and the Maintenance Coordinator on inspections and follow-up activities.
- Handle open-ended technical troubleshooting across a wide range of industrial electrical equipment.
Location & Travel
- Must reside near Houston, TX.
- Hybrid schedule:
- 4 days/week in the office
- Remote on Fridays
- Up to 25% travel, primarily within Texas and Louisiana.
- Travel workload varies by project.
Ideal Candidate Profile An Electrical Engineer with hands-on industrial power systems experience who is skilled in troubleshooting medium- and low-voltage equipment, understands NEC requirements, is comfortable working directly with field operations, and is flexible to travel throughout Texas and Louisiana as needed.
Qualifications
Education/Years of Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.
- Comfortable working with diverse electrical equipment and solving complex technical problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Inspection experience.
- Experience with:
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Transformers
- Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems
- Industrial electrical equipment
Must-haves
Other Requirements
- Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
- Preferred: FE Certification
- Preferred: Project Management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Preferred: Proficient in National Electric Code and industry standard methodologies
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
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