Electrical Reliability Engineer (Finance)

Position Overview: We are currently seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to support the US-based Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide (HyCO) facilities. The role will be based in the Houston area out of the Deer Park, TX office. This position will report to the Linde Gases US (LGUS) Reliability Director and will work with the Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering and Operations teams to achieve strategic reliability goals for electrical equipment in Linde's HyCO facilities. The overall objective of the Electrical Reliability Engineer is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. The Electrical Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of innovative solutions to electrical system/asset issues for multiple facilities. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations. Key responsibilities: - Primary technical resource for maintenance of all low/medium/high voltage electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motors and distribution systems. - Monitor Preventive/Predictive maintenance program and ensure timely resolution of all identified issues. - Identify and resolve chronic electrical asset concerns (bad actors) - Pull and interpret data from electronic relays and perform minor programming changes as needed. - Utilize SKM to perform arc flash analyses and develop relay setting recommendations. - Develop and execute small (<$250k) expense/capital projects for reliability improvement. - Assist in resolution planning for long-term electrical asset concerns (reliability threats). - Assess equipment performance data and ensure optimal and efficient performance. - Assist in Corrective-maintenance, Preventive-maintenance and/or Project cost estimation. - Assist in turnaround planning and execution. - Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures. - Drive resolution of highest impact issues with a strong sense of urgency and integrity. - Participate in technical forums with other LGUS and Global electrical engineers and specialists. This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is occasionally required. Desired Qualifications: - Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes. - Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. - Proven experience in CMMS systems such as Hexagon EAM. - Proven experience in engineering documentation software (AutoCad, Visio etc). - Proven knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Pay commensurate with experience. #LI-LL1