Engineer, Electrical Maintenance

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Go Back Print Apply Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Quintana, TX, US Posted On:

03/23/2026

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Full Time Job Class:

Maintenance Job Summary The Maintenance Engineer - Electrical ensures reliable operations by providing frontline expertise in the maintenance and optimization of electrical assets including VFD systems at Freeport LNG. This role applies both proactive and reactive maintenance strategies to sustain equipment reliability and performance. Acting as a technical resource, this position involves troubleshooting, repair guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while focusing on safety, implementing strategies to enhance reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical assets to minimize downtime. Location/Travel Information This position is based at the Terminal Facility, LQF or PTF, with travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Duties/Responsibilities

• Safety-Centered Approach Prioritize safety above all tasks, ensuring both personal safety and the safety of other personnel during all maintenance and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with FLNG safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements, incorporating safety into every stage of repair, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Reliability Monitoring and Analysis Continuously monitor the performance of electrical systems, proactively identifying issues and negative trends that could impact reliability or lead to process failures.

Establish or improve equipment monitoring capabilities, including the implementation of missing equipment monitoring systems to prevent unexpected failures. Distribute and discuss Technical Information Letters (TIL's) and/or Service Bulletins (SB's) with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering as needed. Plan and implement any TIL or SB recommendations once approved. Provide information regarding the latest advancements in Conversion, Modifications and Upgrades (CM&U) opportunities to site personnel and assist with the implementation of any recommendations once approved. Perform on-site inspection/review of parts (new, used, or refurbished) for completeness or damage, as applicable. Advise with respect to the parts provided (or required to be provided), including identifying any missing spare parts. Work with Engineering team to conduct regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with VFD Systems.

• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis Conduct basic "5 Why" analyses for equipment failures to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Facilitate formal root cause investigations, sharing insights into repair techniques and recurring failure modes. Collaborate with engineers and maintenance technicians to implement solutions that address chronic failures, improving long-term reliability. Engage in equipment disassembly and existing condition evaluation to determine potential root causes for equipment failure. Oversees equipment rebuilds to ensure proper reassembly. Identify any necessary hold points for critical equipment.

• Technical Expertise and Advanced Troubleshooting Act as the go-to subject matter expert on advanced electrical systems including VFD troubleshooting, repair methods, and replacement practices. Provide coaching and technical guidance to craftspeople and operations personnel, fostering skill development in proper repair practices and advanced diagnostics.
• Procedure Development and Quality Control Develop, review, and refine maintenance and repair procedures, ensuring alignment with quality control standards and incorporating necessary repair details for optimal execution.

Ensure consistent application of these procedures by maintenance teams, contributing to the standardization of high-quality repair practices across the site. Ensure repairs, repair techniques, and equipment specific training are documented and retained per the records management requirements. (Including control system changes or modifications) Provide assessments of parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations Duties/Responsibilities Cont'd

• Support for Maintenance Planning and Execution Serve as a technical advisor to daily planners and turnaround planners, aiding in accurate job scoping and preparation for asset renewal and reliability improvements.

Assist in planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks, especially for complex repairs and calibration activities during routine maintenance and turnaround projects. Assist in identifying the correct vendors for on-site and off-site VFD equipment jobs and work with purchasing to add vendors as needed. Coordinate GEPC's local support and customer support line. Control and manage site services progress to ensure timely completion of services. Coordination of multi-outage including services logistic of GEPC's personnel Respond to technical inquiries and coordinate GEPC technical resources as needed

• Application of Best Practices and Standards Promote the use of the Most Effective Technology (MET) in all maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to industry best practices in procedures and techniques. Drive the use of structured work processes and operating disciplines at the plant level, advocating for consistent, high-quality work methods across VFD systems.
• Condition-Based and Preventive Maintenance Perform and evaluate results from Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Preventive Predictive Maintenance (PPM) activities, making recommendations to address identified issues. Leverage data from CBM and PPM to predict equipment health and schedule maintenance activities before failures occur, enhancing equipment uptime and reliability.
• Mentorship and Leadership Mentor maintenance team members, sharing expertise on core job functions, common and advanced repairs, diagnostic techniques, and best practices.

Act as a working team lead as needed, coordinating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring alignment with FLNG standards and goals. Provides feedback to leadership on craftsman skill level, job efficiency, and opportunities for improvement. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Essential Functions

Technical Proficiency:

Develop expertise in VFD systems, control theory, and electronics, with in-depth knowledge of both mechanical and digital processes.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Advanced analytical and troubleshooting abilities to address complex issues and determine the root causes of recurring failures.

• Attention to

Detail:

High accuracy in calibration, configuration, and repair processes to prevent production issues and maintain system reliability.

Communication and Collaboration:

Strong communication skills to work effectively with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams and to share technical insights.

Leadership:

Ability to guide and mentor team members, promote high safety standards, and coordinate activities for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of electrical engineering experience, including 3 years in a field setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with LCI/VSI technology and advanced electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Preferred:

• 20 years' experience in a maintenance or projects supervisory role in the LNG, Chemical or Refining Industry.
• Advanced level experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and make presentations.
• Must have good prioritization skills with ability to work many different projects at the same time.
• Must be a Self-Starter, with the ability to work with minimal Supervision.
• Experience in cost controls methodology and tracking
• Basic First Aid, permit to work, Incident reporting, Accident Investigation, Emergency Response Plan, SDS.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Emergency Regulatory management Assist in the development of action plans and objectives. Actively participate in the HSE and Regulatory management policies. Ensure that HSE and regulatory concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions. Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Ability to distinguish color to perform job functions.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes.
• Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions.
• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• May be required to enter confined spaces. Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
• Transportation Worker Identification Card