Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Overview:We are currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to be based at our East Chicago, IN location and will have a regional support responsibility. This position will report to the Region Maintenance Director. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer works with the regional reliability team and other corporate/regional/plant personnel to achieve tactical reliability goals. The overall objective of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of innovative solutions to electrical system/asset issues for air separation, CO2, Liquid Hydrogen, HyCO, and other industrial gas production facilities. This person will be expected to work independently as well as part of the team and make technical decisions and recommendations.Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary technical resource for maintenance and reliability of all low/medium/high voltage electrical distribution equipment such as switchgear and transformers, as well as synchronous and induction motors.
• Monitor preventive/predictive maintenance programs such as transformer oil testing, thermography, partial discharge analysis and ensure timely resolution of all identified issues.
• Identify and resolve regional chronic electrical asset concerns (bad actors)
• Develop and execute small (
• Manage resolution planning for long-term electrical asset concerns (reliability threats).
• Assess equipment performance data and ensure optimal and efficient performance of regional electrical assets.
• Assist in Corrective-maintenance, Preventive-maintenance and/or Project cost estimation for regional electrical assets.
• Assist in turnaround planning and execution of regional electrical assets.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major electrical failures.
• Drive resolution of highest impact issues with a strong sense of urgency and integrity. This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is occasionally required.Qualifications:
  • Associate/Bachelor Degree in Engineering and minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment focused on electrical assets OR Non-degreed with minimum of 15 years of
  • experience in maintenance/reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment focused on electrical assets.
  • Proven experience in installation and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems such as low/medium/high voltage switchgear, transformers, as well as synchronous and induction motors.
  • Proven knowledge of electrical Preventive and Predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
  • Proven communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
  • Proven experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
  • Proven experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.) including the use of CMMS systems.Desired Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering.
    • Experience in maintenance management or team leadership for exempt and non-exempt employees/contractors to execute planned and emergency work.
    • Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
    • Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
    • Proven experience in engineering documentation software (SKM Power Tools, AutoCad, Visio etc).
    • Proven experience in electrical distribution system equipment software packages (SEL AcSELerator, GE 469, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
    • Proven knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, FMEA, RCA, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization.About Linde:Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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