Electrical Engineer at BP Energy

Entity:

Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

The Electrical Engineer is a member of the Operations Engineering team at Archaea Energy and will provide electrical engineering expertise in support of RNG assets across the company. They will primarily support modifications to and optimization of renewable gas plants and power generation facilities.

The Operations Engineering team at Archaea Energy plays a pivotal role in the lifecycle of the company's renewable natural gas (RNG) plants and landfill gas to electric (LFGTE) sites, providing support from startup through the operational lifespan of the facilities. As a member, you'll be joining a group of engineers who bring a wealth of knowledge from both the renewable and conventional energy sectors. You will engage with a wide variety of teams across the company and have a unique chance to apply your technical skills in a rapidly growing segment of bp.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support including design, optimization, start up, and troubleshooting of a wide variety of low and medium voltage electrical components such as transformers, switchgear, relays, generators, motor control centers, VFD's, and motors

• Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance teams to identify the need for repairs to electrical equipment and support planning of the repairs

• Identify opportunities to improve electrical system reliability

• Provide technical review of operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures related to electrical equipment

• Coordinate power system studies including load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, motor start, and harmonics to ensure the safe and reliable operation of new electrical systems

• Review arc flash studies for existing facilities and recommend mitigations to reduce arc flash hazards

• Participate in incident investigations for operating assets • Participate in construction and commissioning activities, providing technical oversight to ensure that electrical systems are installed according to design specifications

• Provide review and acceptance of testing on electrical components prior to energization

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• 8 years of industrial electrical experience

• Substantial experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment including troubleshooting support, reliability, obsolescence and equipment lifecycle issues, alarms management, digital security, and software in gas processing facilities

• Experience with 400 volt to 35,000 volt power distribution and utilization

• Knowledge of Electrical Safety, Testing, and Area Classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC, and NETA)

• Experience in root cause analysis of electrical failures

• Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for electrical equipment

• Willing to travel domestically in support of electrical equipment construction or repairs

Desirable Experience

• Experience using modeling and design software including AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, or ETAP

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is fully remote

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Project Management, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment {+ 1 more}

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