11 kV, 33 kV or 132 kV Resident Engineer

Job Description

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Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for an experienced 11 kV, 33 kV or 132 kV Resident Engineer to join our team. As a Facilities Engineer at TI, you'll be directly responsible for building utility systems in support of a semiconductor wafer fab. TI Facilities operates over 150 different utility systems that include chemicals, gasses, variety of electrical systems, water systems, HVAC, waste, vacuum, and controls. These systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption, creating a state of the art manufacturing environment. Facilities works closely with TI's manufacturing team to understand how the utility systems impact the process as well as how to reduce consumption.

Responsibilities Include

• The candidate should hold a valid ST JEK competency at 11 kV, 33 kV or 132 kV, with strong HV electrical experience. Candidates with 11 kV or 33 kV competency will be expected to develop the required knowledge, site experience and competency toward supporting the site's 132 kV Resident Engineer requirements.
• To act as a registered competent person and advisor for the company on Electricity Supply Act 447 and Electricity Regulation 1994. Responsible to ensure compliance to the stipulated act and perform the full duty of a 11kV, 33kV or 132kV resident engineer as stipulated in the act.
• Liaison between owner and energy commission in any mode of communications including the submission of weekly Borang I to ST
• Responsible to sign IOM between owner and TNB
• To liaise with National Load Dispatch Center (NLDC), GSO, TNB and ST for any switching required.
• Ensure the site's electrical installation, operation and maintenance activities comply with applicable statutory requirements and approved operating practices
• Prepare, review and submit applicable statutory reports, notifications, inspection records and other documentation required by ST.
• Support the appointment, registration and competency requirements of electrical competent persons for the site.
• Carry out duties associated with the Resident Engineer role in accordance with applicable statutory requirements and site authorization.
• Advice and assist in the establishment of the Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Remedial and Recovery Action Plan.
• Monitor, review and analyze any alarms & guide the engineers to update FMEA & electrical risk assessment.
• To perform weekly inspection of 132kV installations and submit report to Energy Commission.
• Liaise with TNB, NLDC and local authorities, legal & ESH related to power supply outage and plan shutdown maintenance, activities pertaining to electrical and HV power distribution system. To attend to power supply interruption and breakdown.
• Coordinate with TNB, ST, contractors and other relevant stakeholders for electrical supply, shutdown, maintenance and regulatory activities.
• Review & advise on Permit to Work for electrical projects and maintenance. To ensure all safety standards are complied.
• Ensure all maintenance and operations programs are properly implemented in order to have optimum and sustainable performances (approximate to designed performances) of all installations included in the limit of scope, complying with all legal requirement and internal control limit
• Ensure all relevant law statues and regulation relating to electrical system and installation are comply with
• Involve in system optimization in term of energy, maintenance & operation to contribute on green initiatives
• To review & advise all the project design and commissioning as per the act.
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities assigned from time to time.
• Communicate effectively with team members & stakeholders.
• In the event of an emergency, the Resident Engineer shall be required to reach the site within specific required timeframe based on the site requirement, to support the efficient recovery of the site.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of the site's 132 kV and 11 kV electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance to Facilities Engineers and Chargemen on HV switching, isolation, energization, restoration and abnormal operating conditions.
• Review switching programs, switching instructions and electrical operating procedures.
• Support planned shutdowns, maintenance, testing and commissioning activities.
• Attend to electrical supply interruptions, equipment failures and major electrical incidents.
• Support reliable operation of critical electrical systems.
• Work closely with Facility Operations Manager to review day to day operation, audit & evaluate all the electrical installation to ensure comply with the act but not limited to:
  
  

High & Medium Voltage Distribution

• 132kV switchgear and Breakers
• 11kV Switchgears and Breakers
• Transformers
• Protection relays
• Electrical testing & commissioning (TTR, insulation resistance, Power Factor Insulation,Dissolved Gas Analysis, Dielectric Breakdown Voltage, Circuit Breaker Testing, Protective Relay Calibration)
• Low Voltage System (415V & 208V)
• Power System Study (Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash)
• Power System and Controls single-line diagram interpretation
• Semi-conductor factory power supply distributions
• Emergency generators system
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system
• VSC (Voltage Sag Correctors)
• VFD (Variable-speed drives)
• Transfer Switches - ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) or CTTS (Closed Transition Transfer Switch)
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) JEK competency certificate at 11 kV, 33 kV or 132 kV.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HV electrical installation operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning or project engineering.
• Strong practical experience with HV/MV/LV switchgear, transformers, protection systems and electrical distribution.
• Good understanding of the Electricity Supply Act 1990, Electricity Regulations 1994 and applicable ST requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical switching, isolation, Permit to Work and LOTO requirements.
• Willingness and capability to develop toward the 132 kV Resident Engineer / competency requirements where the candidate's existing competency is below 132 kV.
• Able to work in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment and respond to electrical emergencies when required.
  
  

About Us

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture .
• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings .
  
  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

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