Instrumentation/ Electrical Engineer

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at Why work at AdvanSix? • We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being • Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences Position Summary: The Instrumentation/ Electrical Engineer is responsible for E/I projects supporting the Maintenance and Reliability organization at the Hopewell Plant by applying Reliability Engineering principles, statistical data analysis and supporting work process. This is a fast-paced position that must thrive in a dynamic team environment. Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for overseeing preventative and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment and controls • Responsible for electrical oversight of activities generated by the Management of Change process • Responsible for supporting Capital projects from design phase to startup • Responsible for identifying and utilizing preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and consultants • Inspection of new/repaired electrical equipment and making spare parts recommendations • Provide technical assistance to the hourly E&I Technicians work group / contractors, as needed • Provide guidance on new electrical equipment technology, plant standards and drawing updates • Develop and implement Reliability and Maintenance procedures pertaining to electrical equipment • Prepare Reliability Control Plans for critical equipment • Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Operator Monitoring, Critical Repair activities, and Spare Parts bills of materials quality assurance • Analyze failures and recommend corrective action • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams and use lean principles to perform work • Participate in Reliability-focused Failure Modes and Effects Analyses teams where appropriate • Develop and implement reliability control plans for electrical systems as part of an ongoing asset risk management initiative • Lead electrical equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required • Actively participate in plant safety programs and maintain a knowledge and understanding of Process Safety Management, OSHA requirements, and other safety standards • Participate in all aspects of AdvanSix Operating Systems • Other duties as required Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a reliability engineer specializing in instrumentation and controls experience Additional Qualifications: • Experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience Knowledge of electrical design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment • Experience in electrical reliability (low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, VFD’s, motors and motor control systems) • Knowledge in the use and application of predictive technologies (infrared, testing history, diagnostic software/systems) • Familiarity/experience with Fault Current, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies. • Experience using SAP work management system, Meridium, or similar system for reliability data collection and analysis • Experience with National Electric Code, NFPA 70E and ISA standards • Familiarity with safety procedures and requirements in a hazardous chemical environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational, leadership, and influencing skills • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization • Demonstrated ability to incorporate safety into foundations of work activities • Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives • Demonstrated ability to generate and implement work process improvements • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop robust solutions • Ability to manage multiple priorities • Knowledgeable in repair and troubleshooting techniques for electrical and instrumentation equipment • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools for business process improvement • Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, self-directed who can work with limited daily supervision or instruction • Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) • Ability to work in various weather conditions in an industrial environment • Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries The base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $142,600 annually. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages. The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.