At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. Position Overview: The Electrical Specialist provides technical support, operation/maintenance assurance, and technical assurance for the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Power System to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance for Production. Responsibilities: • Support Production and Maintenance teams by providing troubleshooting assistance on T&D electrical equipment. • Act as operational site focal point for T&D systems. • Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance analysis and establish alarms and limits for equipment through Ensure Safe Production work process. • Assist in scope preparation for Turnaround repairs, PMs, and testing for major electrical equipment. • Identify and manage mitigation strategy for threats to reliability. • Perform Management of Change reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes including PSSR sign of for the T&D system. • Ensure new projects integrate reliably with existing T&D system. • Maintain T&D system drawings. • Write, review, execute, and manage communication for site switching orders. • Participate in Incident Command Duty as scheduled. • Respond to unplanned T&D power outages. • Act as primary point of contact with the Electric Utility Provider. Experience and Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent education paired with 5+ years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) substation and powerline experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering paired with 2+ years of Electrical Engineering experience • Knowledge of T&D power system equipment up to 230kV • Experience with T&D switching and outage planning • Knowledge of T&D project, construction, and maintenance best practices • Skilled in Microsoft Office Preferred Education and Experience: • 10+ years of T&D substation and powerline experience • T&D operational experience in a refining or petrochemical facility • Experience with Transformer oil dissolved gas analysis • Experience with SKM Power System modeling software Physical Requirements: • Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection) We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). Motiva participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 287348 • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Port Arthur, TX Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview: Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers. Job Summary: In this role, you will operate and maintain plant equipment and systems according to process design requirements. You will generate operating, inventory, and shift reports and will monitor, identify, test, analyze, evaluate, and resolve equipment or supply issues. Your frequent monitoring and data analysis will ensure equipment and systems are successfully and continuously operating as designed. Major Responsibilities: • Operates and coordinates maintenance of the plant systems • Operates equipment and systems in accordance with the process design requirements • Supports equipment and system startup effort as required • Prepares work orders for servicing and repairs and submits to Lead Operator/Maintenance personnel • Prepares systems for major and/or minor maintenance • Conducts frequent monitoring of both plants, including logging and analysis of data collected to ensure that both units are operating as designed • Completes shift reports • Prepares inventory reports and orders chemicals when needed • Identifies equipment problems and initiates equipment repair documentation • Participates in emergency response activities per plant programs and training (fire, medical, environmental) Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: • Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast. • Experience in the design of LNG facilities. • Extensive and a broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and testing of Electrical Systems/Components of Oil & Gas Processing Facilities. • Knowledge and Understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in industrial Electrical Commissioning roles. • knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing. • Possesses effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner. Collaborates well in a team environment. • Good leadership skills & able to supervise craft for testing, startup, and operations activity. • Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication. Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
See More Details >>Electrical Maintenance Specialist A multi-site chemical/manufacturing/distribution company needs an electrical specialist to work with electrical power systems maintenance/reliability and troubleshooting at their operation in Port Arthur as well as assist other operation regionally. Travel - may be up to 50%, but note the pay will reflect it Some Position Info: • Develop and implement maintenance/reliability solutions for power/distribution at the facilities. • Work with medium to high-voltage systems at several plants in a region (30% or more travel depending on location – email to ask me) • Work independently at site, including knowing when to request • Work with all aspects of developing, implementing maintenance and reliability programs: • Power distribution, substations, transformers, etc, from 138Kv on down • The “usual” breakers, switchgear, relay systems, battery/UPS • Work with massive 15kv motors up to 20,000hp+, compressors, pumps, etc. • Reliability programs – oil analysis, IR thermography, discharge and power analysis, etc • Root cause analysis and corrective action plans • Assist with shutdown (aka turnaound) planning and electrical work Qualifications: • Extensive experience with 13.8kv; up to 138kv useful but not required for consideration • Journeyman license is handy. • At least 5 years of experience electrical maint/reliability industrial setting • Required: a lot of current experience in heavy industry, power, chemical, etc, plants. Salary: At/over $100,000/yr plus overtime
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Port Arthur, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Port Arthur earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
