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This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Electrical Engineering Team as A Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform!
What does joining the Electrical Engineering team look like?
It’s about working with a team to maintain and improve the power distribution network at the Port Arthur Platform.
It requires a short-term and long-term focus.
It’s interacting with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
It’s being a part of a great team and having the opportunity to make an impact.
What does it take to be a Power Distribution Reliability Engineer?
It is about leadership, coordination, teamwork, and execution. It is having extensive knowledge in power distribution and working with stakeholders to ensure that the power distribution systems are maintained and functioning optimally.
Read on for me, and don’t hesitate to apply today!
Activities
- Develop strong relationships with all groups within the Platform including Engineering, Businesses teams, Capital, and Turn Around.
- Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance, development, and implementation of the life cycle plans for the power distribution systems at the refinery.
- Analyzing existing systems, developing strategies for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality of the power distribution systems by performing benchmarking and gap closure analysis for the asset health.
- Troubleshoot the power distribution system failures and works with the Power Distribution Coordinator to ensure the repairs are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support for the power distribution system as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 5+ years’ experience.
- Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
- Experience in the application of protective relaying.
- Experience in the design and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear.
- Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
- Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.
- Ability to lead by example, logical problem-solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.
Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies’ biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.
The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Lake Sabine with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There’s a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.
INTRODUCTION
This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Electrical Engineering Team as A Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform!
What does joining the Electrical Engineering team look like?
It’s about working with a team to maintain and improve the power distribution network at the Port Arthur Platform.
It requires a short-term and long-term focus.
It’s interacting with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
It’s being a part of a great team and having the opportunity to make an impact.
What does it take to be a Power Distribution Reliability Engineer?
It is about leadership, coordination, teamwork, and execution. It is having extensive knowledge in power distribution and working with stakeholders to ensure that the power distribution systems are maintained and functioning optimally.
Read on for me, and don’t hesitate to apply today!
Activities
- Develop strong relationships with all groups within the Platform including Engineering, Businesses teams, Capital, and Turn Around.
- Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance, development, and implementation of the life cycle plans for the power distribution systems at the refinery.
- Analyzing existing systems, developing strategies for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality of the power distribution systems by performing benchmarking and gap closure analysis for the asset health.
- Troubleshoot the power distribution system failures and works with the Power Distribution Coordinator to ensure the repairs are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support for the power distribution system as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 5+ years’ experience.
- Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
- Experience in the application of protective relaying.
- Experience in the design and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear.
- Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
- Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.
- Ability to lead by example, logical problem-solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.
Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies’ biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.
The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Lake Sabine with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There’s a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.
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Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a closely related field. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Confirm which category fits your degree before targeting employers, since the PERM job description must align with your documented qualifications.
Request a prevailing wage check early
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination with DOL before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Power Distribution Engineer roles in the target metro, so you can flag potential mismatches before the employer submits.
Target utilities and EPCs with PERM history
Large investor-owned utilities, municipal power authorities, and engineering-procurement-construction firms regularly run PERM for grid and substation roles. Filter your search by employers with active labor certification filings rather than approaching sponsors who have never run the process for this occupation.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Power Distribution Engineer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM for engineering roles cuts the negotiation phase and reduces the risk of sponsorship falling through mid-process.
Prepare a specialization portfolio before PERM begins
PERM requires the employer to advertise for a minimally qualified worker. Documenting your experience with protective relay coordination, load flow analysis, or IEEE standards in a portfolio helps justify requirements that a generalist candidate wouldn't meet, strengthening the labor market test.
Understand how I-140 approval unlocks portability
Once your I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, federal law lets you change employers or roles without restarting the green card process. For Power Distribution Engineers in long-backlog countries, this portability provision is worth planning around from the offer stage.
Green Card Power Distribution Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Power Distribution Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on your degree level and how the employer structures the PERM job description. EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in electrical engineering or power systems. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. O*NET classifies this occupation in Job Zone 4, which supports a specialty occupation framing for either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two- to three-year initial period and an annual cap lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. PERM requires a supervised DOL recruitment process that H-1B does not, but once your I-140 is approved, your status is no longer tied to a single employer in the same way.
How long does the PERM process take for a Power Distribution Engineer?
DOL currently takes between 12 and 18 months to adjudicate a PERM application, though analyst review cases run longer. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. If you're from a country without a significant backlog, you may file for adjustment of status concurrently. For nationals of India or China, priority date backlogs can add years to the total timeline.
Where can I find employers who will sponsor a green card for this role?
Migrate Mate lets you search Power Distribution Engineer roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have already completed PERM for engineering occupations reduces the risk of a sponsor backing out due to unfamiliarity with DOL's recruitment documentation requirements.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes, federal portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar role after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Power systems and electrical engineering roles at different utilities or firms generally qualify as same or similar, but USCIS makes the final determination based on SOC codes and job duties.