Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer
Location : Luling, LA | Employment Type : Regular, Full-time | Salary : $77,906.40 / yr - $116,859.60 / yr
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Overview
The Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance (E&I) Engineer provides engineering support for chemical manufacturing areas, including technical support to troubleshoot and solve problems impacting equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and safety. This role includes the specification and selection of new equipment and supporting the reliability of existing equipment. The position participates in root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis efforts.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Understand, follow, and participate in the upkeep of Bayer electrical and instrumentation norms, practices, standards, guidelines, and procedures, staying current with industry standards, technology, and improved safety methods.
- Provide key equipment support for the maintenance of area process operations; identify, evaluate, specify, and select process equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation of the assigned assets.
- Ensure the operability, reliability, and integrity of the assigned assets.
- Provide support for electrical distribution systems and infrastructure projects within the Muscatine facility including switchgear, transformers, transmissions, arc flash, and monitoring.
- Understanding of electrical infrastructure voltages ranging from 480V to 13.8KV.
- Manage larger, complex turn-arounds of the assigned assets.
- Support the coordination and scheduling of assigned plant safety and reliability inspections.
- Review results and support plan, design, and execution of necessary repairs and / or modifications to resolve discrepancies identified by the Electrical Reliability group.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis, asset criticality analysis, and failure mode and effect analysis studies to improve reliability of the area equipment.
- Evaluate and provide electrical engineering and / or project management services with respect to electrical infrastructure ensuring the achievement of project and operational objectives within the full life-cycle of the project.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement equipment and process modifications to eliminate deficiencies, bottlenecks, and process problems including motors, instrumentation, control, heat-trace systems, networking, and SAP.
- Work with OEM suppliers, local vendors, and the stores to develop sparing strategies while effectively utilizing Bayer resources.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements and engineering standards regarding equipment and NFPA70e.
- Comply with site safety rules and actively work to improve safety through coaching or engineered improvements.
- Develop and maintain equipment documentation : equipment descriptions, spare parts, equipment lists, histories, manuals, flow sheet documentation, drawings, etc.
- Provide equipment-specific technical training on the operation and maintenance of process equipment; support start-up of equipment and unit operations; improve equipment performance to enable best practices in site operations.
- Foster experience exchange and promote knowledge transfer with other Plant Engineers.
- Promote continued development of self and area personnel through peer coaching and providing constructive feedback.
- Support Site and Area Production System improvement, OnePSS.
Required Qualifications
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related science with 7 years of relevant progressive engineering experience; or MS with 4+ years of progressive engineering experience.Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 and 70E).Preferred Qualifications
Experience with DC / AC voltage up to 13.8kV.This posting will be available until November 4, 2025.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $77,906.40 – $116,859.60 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data / ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Division : Crop Science Reference Code 855273
Functional Area : Production&Manufacturing Location : United States : Louisiana : Luling
Employment Type : Regular Position Grade : M07
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