Electrical Engineering Manager jobs in Galveston, TX

Responsibilities

Summary of Position:

• Senior I&E Project/Maintenance Engineer at Celanese Bay City site
• Primary technical lead for Celanese Bay City Instrument and Electrical Projects and Maintenance Activities
• Develop all new Instrument Spec sheets, including control valve ad orifice plate sizing
• Responsible for all phases of managing projects, From FEED to Project Closure.
• Projects are managed using SAP software.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting for projects within area discipline
• Oversee assigned staff (on a direct and indirect basis) on multiple related projects in functional areas
• Provides coaching and development and I&E related fields to site staff
• Provides technical and engineering support on both Electrical and Instrument Reliability issues, including bad actor reviews, and subsequent upgrades to eliminate bad actors.
• Serve as Electrical Safety Leader

Summary of Major Activities:

• Provides project management of instrument and electrical focused capital and expense projects ($0M - $20MM) for Celanese Bay City Facility as outlined below:
• Provides project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and/or specifications for construction of new hardware installations and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment.
• Defines final project scope, determines best engineering solution, estimates cost, develops funding requests and manages spending throughout life of project.
• Based on project requirements, communicates team membership needs to Site supervision to execute the project. Provides timing and direction to this team in order to achieve cost and timing of project.
• Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
• Responsible for controlling costs, forecasting spending and reporting schedules to Site supervision.
• Provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications via contract design group. Coordinates/manages contract in-house or off-site engineering and design efforts during engineering, design and drafting phases of project life.
• Participates in project Safety Reviews (MSR’s), Management of Change (MOC) process, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other hand-over activities. Assists in start-up, SOP development and training as required.
• Responsible for ensuring all engineering, maintenance and operational documentation is filed and available at time of startup. Manages updates to site electronic file systems, spare parts selection and stocking efforts.
• Writes specifications for new instruments and electrical equipment, evaluates vendor’s bids, and selects equipment. Manages these purchases to insure delivery, specification compliance and cost and forecast control.
• Provides engineering consulting services to Site. Reviews new project feasibility and provides innovative use of technology.
• Oversees and manages construction activities related to projects. Checks for compliance with approved specifications and designs. Performs appropriate construction checkout and readiness reviews before PSSR.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 5 years of experience in project management work experience that supports application of Instrument and Electrical engineering function at a manufacturing facility
• Instrument & Electrical Engineering focus
• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt to new ideas
• Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously
• BS Engineering – Electrical Engineering preferred, Chemical or Mechanical acceptable with appropriate on the job experience in the I&E field.

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities          

• 5-10 years of experience in project management work experience that supports application of Instrument and Electrical Engineering function at a manufacturing facility
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Good negotiation skills
• Good meeting facilitation skills
• Working knowledge of SAP and Project Systems module
• Knowledge of gated work process for project management
• Good performance management skills
• General knowledge of project management tools
• Technical knowledge consistent with the project scope
• Ability to understand applicable specifications and standards.
• Cost and budget Management abilities
• Results oriented
• Influential leadership skills
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Safety oriented
• Commercially savvy
• Able to work under pressure
• Autonomy on decisions. Simultaneously possess high reactive and proactive skills