Electrical Engineer, SME
Date: May 19, 2023
Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044 Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805 Tyrone, PA, US, 16686 Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406 Houston, TX, US, 77026 Baltimore, MD, US, 21226 Chicago 71st, IL, US, 60629 East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 South Haven, MI, US, 49090 Lake Charles, LA, US, 70665 Pasadena, TX, US, 77507
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 21885
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
Grace is building up the bench strength of its central engineering group by expanding the coverage for other engineering disciplines and is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer. They report directly to the Engineering Director and may be located out of our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD, our Houston, TX, hub, or our Baton Rouge, LA plant site.
This Engineer is a subject matter expert (SME) who, working with little or no supervision, can apply advanced scientific and engineering knowledge and ingenuity to complete complex assignments related to the Instrument and Electrical Engineering discipline.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and approves Electrical Engineering Documents during all project phases.
- Develops electrical project scopes, plans, and participates in vendor selection.
- Leads and manages project teams with internal and external resources to complete electrical engineering deliverables. Interacts with both senior management and external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Initiates Management of Change (MOCs) and participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA and LOPA).
- Participates in Commissioning and Startup Activities.
- Identifies, plans, and conducts projects of various sizes/complexities within engineering specialty requiring custom, risk-managed execution plans, investigations, and/or equipment. Analyzing project specifications, developing work schedules, and delegating tasks to different teams.
- Conducts data sourcing and analysis for the development of benchmarks internally and externally.
- Conceptualizes complete solutions. Creates or coordinates the design solutions for novel or complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs; assesses cost benefit. Structures studies and integrate cross-disciplinary and cross-functional issues to arrive at optimal course of action.
- Represents the organization as a technical contact on contracts and projects.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Engineering policies, procedures, and standards.
- Identified as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the discipline and provides training. Participates in internal, cross-divisional teams to develop and align procedures and standards.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
- Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience, with at least a portion of that experience in the chemical industry.
- Knowledge of PSM, specifically for electrical standards.
- Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in engineering and/or PE license
- Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project
- 5+ years of experience using SAP systems
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore