Power Supply Engineer

Power Supply Engineer

Charleston, TN, United States, 37310

Full Time

This role reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager in Central Infrastructure. The Power Supply Engineer will provide technical support and engineering services in the field of electrical engineering and is responsible for the uninterrupted power supply of the Charleston site. The position assures safe operations, regulatory compliance, and maximum availability of the power supply equipment and/or infrastructure utility systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required

5+ years of experience in Power utility companies or industries with high energy demand like Pulp & Paper, Refineries, Chemical or Power plants

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure

Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements

Thorough understanding of engineering principles and construction practices

Thorough technical knowledge in the field of power supply, electrical engineering and instrumentation incl. relevant regulations, standards, and codes; Knowledge in automation and controls (EI&C) is a plus.

Team player attitude

Objective judgment and fact-based decision making approach

Strong multitasking competency

Ability and willingness for domestic and international (mainly to Germany) travel

Experience in Power Distribution Systems and Equipment from 161kVA to 480V

161KV - Siemens GIS (Gas-insulated switchgear), Southwire cable, 45MVA transformers

13.8KV - Siemens NXAir medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, MV Bus Duct, Okonite cables

4160V - Siemens GMSG, MVC & MVS type contactors, bus tie for starts

480V - Low voltage switchgear (LVSG), WL breakers,

Power Control system (PCS) & network - Servers, Rugged communication equipment (Ruggedcom)

Capacitor Banks - NEPSI

Diesel Generators - MTU diesel, Marathon 13.8kV

Rotary UPS - Piller

SIPROTEC protection relays

Main-Tie-Main concept

Preferred Software Experience:

ETAP - power system model

DIGSI - SIPROTEC relay programming

WinCC - SIEMENS process-visualization system

SICAM - power supply control

SIGRA - Oscillograph viewing

PI - Oil System Inc Plant Information (OSI PI)

EXCEL-PI DataLink

COMOS - Drawings System

Responsibilities

Manage and/or support capital invest and expense type projects within area of responsibility

Coordinate 3rd party service providers

Maintain and operate the 161kV, 13.8kV, 5kV and 480V network including switch gears, transformers, capacitor banks and other equipment. Conduct and coordinate trouble shooting activities of Power Supply Equipment malfunctions

Lead and oversee all Preventative Maintenance (ITPM) programs and tasks for Power Supply equipment. Prepare Switching orders for temporary changes for "maintenance" and restoring back to "Normal" Operations

Maintain and operate the emergency 13.8kV generators and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system

Act as point of contact to WACKER's power utility company; Create monthly energy reports; Analyze and review monthly power billing

Own and maintain electrical duct banks; Determine duct bank routing, design, and occupancy; Coordinate future usage of duct banks with the business partners

Subject matter expert for VFD and motors

Maintain and update the ETAP Software for the Site Power Supply model; Add new electrical loads and changes of electrical loads which connect to the Power supply grid into the model

Actively manage and coordinate external repair of electrical equipment like breakers or other equipment

Consult and support capital projects executed by client's project engineering team regarding power supply topics

Support the Plant Engineering Managers in providing safe operating conditions, regulatory compliance, availability and performance of various production units

Support availability of production units at required capacity and quality

Conduct and/or coordinate debottlenecking activities

Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality and cost

Develop and/or support development of specifications, standards and codes

Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams

Represent Wacker's interests towards suppliers and contractors

Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility

Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective

Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance to client's policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned