Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer


Engineering & Projects


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Posting Start Date: 5/9/26


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Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It's all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let's explore what matters!

As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values - Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver - are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. "What Matters" is making a meaningful impact for the world - through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is a critical role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable electrical infrastructure and equipment for the Ultem chemical operations and compounding plants. This position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving electrical systems, automation, and control equipment to ensure high reliability for equipment protection and maximum uptime for production. This position requires a strong technical background in an engineering discipline, as well as excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.

How You Can Be The Impact

• Provide technical support for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading of electrical systems and instrumentation within a chemical environment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, process engineering, and project teams to integrate electrical solutions into manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the electrical maintenance program, including PM/PdM schedules, critical spare sourcing, inspections, panel labeling, and documentation updates. Interface with site infrastructure team for coordination of work across ownership boundaries of the site/unit electrical systems.
• Serve as the in-house expert for drive configurations, variable frequency drives (VFDs), AC/DC drives, and control systems.
• Serve as the subject-matter-expert on the root-cause analysis on electrical equipment failures, ensuring corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Lead/consult on electrical engineering projects from conception to commissioning. This includes developing scope, estimating costs, creating specifications, and managing contractors.
• Champion the electrical safety program, including arc flash studies, relay coordination, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety training for technicians.
• Participate in process safety management activities including process hazard analyses, and management of change reviews.
• Own and oversee a 5-year to 10-year Capital Maintenance Plan electrical improvements and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations, including permitting, inspections, documentation, and adherence to industry standards.

What Matters To SABIC

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (or related field)
• At least 3- 5 years' experience in an electrical/operations/industrial engineering position preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with high reliability and self-reliance
• In-depth understanding of electrical engineering, electrical equipment, VFDs, controls, and instrumentation
• Ability to inspire and guide others toward identifying and achieving vision and goals
• Demonstrated ability to meet program and/or operating plan
• Knowledge and experience in the use of SAP for electrical equipment maintenance administration
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-collaboratively with site support teams/functions