Country United States / US City PORT ARTHUR Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. Domain Maintenance / Inspection / Technology Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years Context & Environment

Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Team as a Superintendent - I/E & Engineering at our Port Arthur Platform! Read on for more, and don’t hesitate to apply today!

Activities

What You Bring: 

BS Electrical Engineering or related degree10+ years of progressive responsible experience in the petrochemical process control, instrumentation, electrical, computer networking, and process operation fields.Prior supervisory experience a plusWide range of equipment specific process control and safety systems hardware and software.Knowledge and experience in ANSI, NEC, NESC and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.  Experience in the design and trouble-shooting of electrical switchgear and controls for voltages from 480 VAC to 69,000 VAC.Competent in the use of computer systems with specific knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.Strong communication skills requiring daily interface with many disciplines within the refinery, with special emphasis on the ability to successfully communicate technical electrical issues to non-electrical personnel in order to assist them in making sound and safe decisions.This position requires that the individual carry a phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   Prompt response is critical.   Candidate Profile Directs strategic planning and execution of electrical and instrumentation engineering initiatives, managing a $6–$7 million operating budget and overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and contractors to ensure platform-wide reliability and compliance.Provides leadership for critical control systems and electrical infrastructure, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Shutdown Systems (SIS), instrumentation, and power distribution networks, safeguarding operational continuity and regulatory adherence for a $100M+ electrical distribution system.Serves as Management of Change (MOC) steward and Planning Section Chief, ensuring rigorous governance of process safety and reliability standards across all engineering activities.Co-champions digital transformation initiatives, driving modernization of control systems and integration of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and predictive maintenance capabilities.Establishes and enforces engineering standards for electrical and control systems, ensuring consistency, robustness, and maintainability across all installations and capital projects.Leads design, selection, configuration, and lifecycle management of electrical and control systems, applying advanced engineering principles to optimize unit operations, minimize environmental excursions, and prevent safety incidents.Provides technical oversight and consultation for capital and expense projects, ensuring quality installations that meet platform standards and regulatory requirements, often serving as E/I Superintendent for major projects.Drives compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and MOC programs, leading HAZOP reviews, incident investigations, and risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities and mitigate operational hazards.Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, leveraging performance analytics to sustain high reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems.Manages external vendor operations for specialized engineering services, enforcing compliance with ANSI, NEC, NESC, and OSHA standards to ensure integrity and safety of critical systems.Leads workforce development initiatives, including recruitment, cross-training, and technical mentoring, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.Allocates resources strategically to maintain maximum reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems, balancing competing priorities across maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities Additional Information TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.