Electrical Reliability Engineer – Petrochemical & Natural Gas (Houston, TX)

Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer to support mid-sized projects and technical operations within the oil and energy sector. This role is ideal for a results-oriented engineering professional who excels at improving the operational reliability of electrical infrastructure, managing condition-based maintenance programs, and ensuring robust safety and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of technical autonomy, executing multifaceted engineering assignments while collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and maintain operational excellence.

Position Details

• Role: Electrical Systems & Reliability Engineer
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior (4+ Years Required)
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Required (Engineering or Engineering Technology with P.E.)
• Job Function: Engineering (Electrical / Reliability)
• Industry: Oil & Energy / Natural Gas & Petrochemical
• Location: Houston, TX (Strictly Local Candidates Only)
• Position Type: Full-Time / 12-Month Commitment
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel required
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Infrastructure & Reliability

• Repair and improve the operational reliability of facility electrical infrastructure and diverse voltage systems.
• Develop, implement, and complete comprehensive equipment condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Support electrical equipment outages and coordinate scheduled maintenance to restore or upgrade plant assets.
• Maintain, review, and update critical electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.

Safety, Compliance & Projects

• Coordinate and review facility arc flash studies, implementing remediation plans and safety improvements based on study findings.
• Perform meticulous electrical reviews of Management of Change (MOC) plans and operational work plans.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors to ensure field execution aligns with project timelines and technical specifications.
• Interpret internal/external customer needs, assess technical requirements, and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Champion rigorous safety standards, ensuring full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), organization policies, and governing agency guidelines.

Position Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering field (ideally Electrical Engineering) from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology paired with an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience specifically within the natural gas, petrochemical, downstream oil & gas, or chemical manufacturing industries.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience delivering electrical infrastructure reliability work, executing plant outage support, and managing CBM platforms.
• Contractual Stability: A documented history of career stability (average tenure 2 years or successfully completed 12+ month engineering project contracts).

Preferred Skills & Credentials

• FE Certification: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation is highly preferred.
• Technical Standards: Deep proficiency in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial power-systems protection (fault analysis, distribution, switchgear).
• Software Systems: Intermediate proficiency with electrical CAD software, power-system analysis/arc-flash modeling programs, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Project Management: Proven experience managing mid-sized technical projects and directing contractor teams.

Core Competencies

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deliver technical presentations to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and innovation skills when tackling moderately difficult engineering assignments.
• An unwavering mindset that deems safety an utmost, non-negotiable priority in process-driven environments.