Job Description

Now Hiring: Electrical Engineer - Plant Focus (with Instrumentation Support) | $125B Methanol Company | St. James, LA

Salary : $120,000-$175,000 + 15% Bonus

Location : St. James, Louisiana

Schedule : 9/80 workweek

Facility : Brand-new equipment and recently revamped site

Position Overview

Join a global leader in methanol production at a state-of-the-art facility in St. James, LA. We are seeking a high-impact Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on support for plant electrical systems and contribute to instrumentation projects. This is your opportunity to make a difference in a fast-paced, world-class environment with cutting-edge infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and new equipment specifications

• Develop and optimize electrical Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans and schedules

• Ensure electrical system reliability and cost-effective performance

• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) to minimize downtime

• Lead and manage electrical capital projects from concept through execution

• Support instrumentation efforts, including SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) database maintenance and calculation assistance

• Champion technology upgrades and best practices for reliability improvement

Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in electrical systems in a plant or manufacturing setting

• Comfortable with both hands-on troubleshooting and strategic project planning

• Familiarity with instrumentation and SPI/Intools is a plus

• Eager to innovate, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary plus 15% performance bonus

• Work/life balance with 9/80 schedule

• Access to new, state-of-the-art equipment

• Opportunity to work with a $125 billion global industry leader

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