Sr. Engineer, Electrical

Sr. Engineer Electrical (m/w/d)

As one of the world's largest petrochemical manufacturers, we are a global company that pursues a common vision. We deliver more than our products. We understand our customers' business, help them as partners to realize their goals and ambitions and look for long-term potential and relationships.

With more than 33,000 employees in 50 countries worldwide, we deliver more than 72 million tons of our products annually.

With a team of around 350 employees, we operate three polymer plants in Gelsenkirchen with a total annual production volume of around one million tons of polymer products for countless applications in life.

#Chemistrythat Matters. 

Job Summary:

As part of succession planning, we are looking for a Sr. Engineer Electrical. The position is part of our Technical department, you report directly to the Senior Manager Asset Engineering

How You Can Be the Impact

• Person qualified to carry out testing in the area of ​​explosion protection in collaboration with external testing organizations.
• Assumption of the rights/duties as VEFK according to the order letter.
• Control of compliance and implementation of legal regulations and internal standards in the area of ​​electrical energy supply, systems and operating resources.
• Develop and introduce testing and maintenance concepts for electrical equipment.
• Development of development projects and investment projects.
• Participation in troubleshooting and advising the operator in the event of complex malfunctions.
• Creation of standards for electrical equipment.
• Regular inspections of the operating sites with information to the responsible operators about any defects found.
• Participation in committees on energy technology and sustainability.
• Participation in the preparation of risk assessments in the event of a malfunction and in deriving test requirements.
• Regular exchange with colleagues from other locations and participation in international networks.
• Creation and maintenance of procedural instructions regarding electrical systems.
• Reporting key figures to optimize processes.
• Interface to manufacturers, partner companies and energy suppliers.
• Participation in plant safety and plant change committees. 

What Matters to SABIC

You are an electrical engineer or technician and have at least 5 years of professional experience. You already have in-depth knowledge of functional safety in the process industry. If these criteria apply to you, we look forward to receiving your application.

• Requirement to be a qualified person in the field of electrical engineering
• Good system understanding of production processes
• Very high sense of responsibility
• Very high level of care and good documentation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English in addition to fluent German both spoken and written
• High ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• SAP knowledge desirable 

Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 

Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it.

If you enjoy relating to people from different groups, if you like collaborating with colleagues from other cultures, and want to BE THE IMPACT, SABIC is your choice! 

For more information  about this role you can contact: Karl Davies, Corporate Recruiter - karl.davies@SABIC.com  
Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations.  We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences 

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered. 

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. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.

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!

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.