At United Refining Company in Warren, Pennsylvania, an Electrical Engineer is needed onsite to lead the design, support, and project management of the refinery’s electrical and instrumentation infrastructure. This role works closely with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime, providing engineering guidance across new and existing systems. It combines office design work with field coordination, ensuring power, control, and instrumentation networks meet refinery guidelines and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Design work for all new Electrical & Instrumentation projects.
- Project Management for all new Electrical & Instrumentation projects.
- AutoCAD electrical drawings for design work.
- Electrical bid packages design.
- Ordering of all electrical items and components.
- Management for electrical contractors and plant maintenance personnel.
- Provide electrical knowledge and support to existing electrical infrastructure at the refinery.
- Knowledge of high voltage electrical substations, AC motors and control circuits, lighting, and other power requirements to various electrical equipment.
- Design and installation of equipment with voltages ranging from 34,500 Volts to 120/240 Volts on the AC side.
- Instrumentation side voltages in the 12 to 24 DC ranges.
- Providing new design ideas.
- Project implementation.
- Startup and checkout assistance.
- Power outage support.
- NEC knowledge required for new designs and installations.
- Coordinate power switching and outages.
- Perform new electrical equipment tie-ins.
- Electrical safety and start-up procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong aptitude and sound understanding in the principles of Power and Control systems and networks.
- Well-rounded knowledge in industry standards and practices.
- Fluent in the use of personal computer software, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and AutoCAD software.
- Ability to quickly comprehend technical requirements and issues and resolve to meet refinery and project guidelines.
- Ability to communicate with coworkers in several other Company departments including Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Inspection, and Senior Management.
- Ability to participate and present information in meetings with peers and Senior Management.
- Regular interaction and participation in activities that require a presence in a shop or field environment, with occasional periods in an office setting.
- May require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends.
- Field activities may include entry into confined spaces, navigating field equipment and piping, and ladder/stair access to platforms; PPE is required.
- Significant use of computer and calculator; programs include Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong aptitude and sound understanding in the principles of Power and Control systems and networks.
- Well-rounded knowledge in industry standards and practices.
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD software.
- Ability to quickly comprehend technical requirements and issues and resolve to meet refinery and project guidelines.
- Ability to communicate with coworkers across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Inspection, and Senior Management.
- Ability to participate and present information in meetings with peers and Senior Management.
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for new designs and installations.
Technologies
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Details
- Position type: Full-time
- Work location: In person, Warren, PA
Education
- Required: High school or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering; 0 - 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
Licenses/Certifications
- Driver's License (Required)
Position Purpose
Provide Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design, support, management, and implementation for all refinery electrical and instrumentation infrastructure, both new and existing. Offer engineering support to maintenance and operations to maintain electrical integrity and minimize downtime of equipment and daily operations.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based with regular engagement in shop or field activities. Periods of more than 40 hours per week, including weekends, may occur.
Physical Demands
Moderate physical demands; field activities may include entering confined spaces, moving among field equipment and piping, and climbing to elevated platforms. Construction areas are common; PPE is required.
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Programs/Equipment Used
Extensive use of computer and calculator; common programs include Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
