The Electrical Systems Lead provides expertise to the maintenance team to enhance reliability of electrical systems and instrumentation. Maintains a primary focus within maintenance but will work with other technicians/mechanics/engineers/vendors/contractors across the site to seek best practices and enhancements. The Electrical Systems Lead role provides leadership and direction for the maintenance and management of electrical and instrument systems sitewide. The role directly supervises Electricians and Instrument Technicians. The Electrical Systems Lead reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Provides evaluation and direction for maintenance and reliability efforts for all electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems
• Works to enhance electrical and instrumentation equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise on electrical/instrument systems and standards.
• Recommends and assists in estimating capital projects to the Project Management Team
• Provides design review and assistance for electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Work with the Team to generate cost savings ideas that reduce the Total Cost of Ownership
• Work with the Team to ensure safety of the electrical systems and all personnel

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. Military training is a substitute.
• Relevant experience in Operations, Engineering, or Maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Experienced in the engineering, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of motors, motor control systems, VFD's, electrical devices, electrical supplies, field instrumentation, control valves, process analyzers, process control systems.
• Knowledge in Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Predictive Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance.
• Experience with electrical systems from low voltage DC to 480V AC.
• Ability to read and update electrical and instrument documents such as schematics, specifications, control diagrams, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of chemical plant equipment and technologies.
• A good understanding of working within the rules of safety and environmental policies in an industrial setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to act as a self-starter. Must be self-motivated to seek out problems, propose solutions, and drive improvements.