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New Fortress Energy

Global LNG-based energy infrastructure provider

FLNG Electrical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAltamira, Tamaulipas, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • At least 10 years of related experience in a petroleum or chemical manufacturing facility is required.
  • Experience with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment is required.
  • Experience with Electrical Control and Monitoring Systems is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of load shedding and load-shedding sequences, and a thorough understanding of electrical distribution systems and high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical equipment, are required.
  • Ability to direct the activities of electrical contractors and vendors is required.
  • Working knowledge of the IEC 61850 protocol is required.
  • Ability to navigate electrical system models is required.
  • Working knowledge of arc-flash standards such as IEEE 1584 and electrical safe-work practices under NFPA 70E is required.
  • Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70), API RP 500 area classification, and OSHA electrical safety requirements is required.
  • Familiarity with industry maintenance standards such as ANSI/NETA MTS-2019 Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the overall operation of electrical power systems and electrical equipment.
  • Work closely with Operations and Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot electrical problems, including medium- to high-voltage equipment, and provide second-level troubleshooting when equipment issues exceed the Electrical Technician's technical knowledge.
  • Serve as an electrical resource for the Engineering Department on site capital projects, ensuring site policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and operational needs are met.
  • Provide technical support and assistance to all units on control strategies, electrical distribution safety, and maintenance.
  • Participate in area Process Hazard Analyses and Reviews when required.
  • Provide facility checkout and start-up support to meet production and business needs.
  • Ensure electrical aspects of all new, modified, or altered equipment meet design criteria, internal standards, and external regulatory requirements.
  • Provide Operations with technical support on chronic reliability issues and implement site reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Review proposed Management of Change requests to ensure changes align with industry standards and site reliability objectives, and that personnel and equipment risks in the relevant areas are assessed and addressed before implementation.
  • Establish and monitor reliability metrics for electrical equipment health and performance, including uptime, MTBR, and MTTR.
  • Support site electrical classification analysis.
  • Support, maintain, and improve site electrical distribution systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with LNG facilities is preferred.

About the Company

New Fortress Energy

Global LNG-based energy infrastructure provider

Global energy infrastructure provider delivering integrated gas-to-power solutions. It manages the full natural gas value chain, including procurement, liquefaction, shipping, logistics, and power generation. It differentiates itself by owning and operating the entire supply chain to offer end-to-end, turnkey LNG-to-power services and long-term power contracts, especially in Latin America, the Caribbean, and other emerging markets. Its goal is to deliver cleaner, affordable, and reliable energy by expanding gas-based power through integrated infrastructure and long-term partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2014

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