Electrical Reliability Engineer

Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to join our group located at our Spartanburg, SC, facility. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities. A successful individual in this role must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities/Job Requirements:

• Lead small projects to install new equipment such as instruments, variable frequency drives, UPSs, etc.
• Replace obsolete equipment (VFDs, PLCs, Instruments, HMIs)
• Function as the site Radiation Safety Officer (training will be provided)
• Review testing of Safety Instrumented Systems (Safety and Process Interlocks)
• Analyze failure modes and replacement strategies
• Troubleshooting of 480V systems
• voltage
• Maintain Maintenance and Reliability KPI’s
• Develop reliability project scopes based on manufacturing and operational needs.
• Continually track and monitor reliability issues in the focus area; Pareto-based value.
• Provide value-added economical solutions for reliability issues.
• Enhance proper documentation of equipment in various plant systems.
• Work with site EHS to ensure OSHA regulations and Compliance regulations are fully met.
• Facilitate reliability solutions with key stakeholders.
• Timely completion and closure of reliability improvements
• Recommend improvements in site systems to enhance reliable asset performance.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and projects as assigned.
• Learn from support role models.
• Ability to train technicians and create training documents.
• Apply strategic reliability principles for continuous improvement (FMEA, RCFA, PPA, etc.)
• Champion the Integration of existing work processes into Digital Solutions (Handheld field devices).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma exposure; certification preferred.
• 10 years of minimum experience in a manufacturing and chemical process environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Versed in the operation of electric motors
• Versed in the operation and programming of Variable Frequency Drives
• Versed in NEC and NFPA codes
• Experience with HART devices
• Ability to read PID’s, Motor Wiring Diagrams, Single Line, and PLC Logic prints
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn high-voltage power distribution (100,000V to 12,470V to 480V)

We are an equal opportunity employer: M/F/D/V

Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by law.

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