Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Engineering & Reliability team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Electrical and Instrumentation Designer role, will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges and have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. ResponsibilitiesThe Electrical and Instrumentation Designer will be reportable to the Mechanical Integrity Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

Apply engineering principals for design, construction, operation and maintenance of industrial plant systems, including: Electrical Power and Instrumentation Systems.

Perform all aspects of project engineering and design:

Use Bentley MicroStation to create and modify drawings, including:

Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Elementary Diagrams, Power Plans and Single Line Diagrams.

Select and size electrical power, control & instrumentation components.

Prepare specifications for procurement and construction, including: Equipment Specifications, Bills of Material, Data Sheets, etc.

Provide Project Control Tools, including: Scopes of Work, Detailed Labor & Material Cost Estimates, Construction & Engineering Schedules, Change Orders, Construction Progress Assessments.

Work independently with minimal supervision on unusual and complex problems.

Perform field walk-downs to ascertain as-installed conditions and prepare as-built drawings.

Interface with vendors to stay current on respective technology. Required SkillsRequired

Good safety practices.

Good communication, listening, organization and interpersonal skills.

High School Diploma / GED.

Associates Degree OR 10 years’ experience as electrical/instrumentation designer.

Knowledge or experience in construction, engineering or facilities management.

Experience in low voltage electrical design (up to 1000 VAC).

Must be able to quickly develop proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Bentley MicroStation and tsaADVET (Falcon). Self-directed, independent learning will be required.

Occasional overtime, weekend work and travel required.

Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.

Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) and the National Electric Safety Code.

Preferred

Bachelor Degree.

Experience with multiple discipline projects, DeviceNet and Delta V Distributed Control Systems.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time