Electrical Reliability Engineer 1
Company: Cooperidge Consulting Firm
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Cooperidge Consulting Firm is
seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer 1 for a top
Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing leader in Pensacola, FL. This
role serves as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all
electrical distribution systems and assets. You will be responsible
for the design, reliability, and maintenance of a complex
electrical infrastructure ranging from low to high voltage,
including turbogenerators, substations, and VFDs. The goal of this
position is to champion long-term reliability strategies that
improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), maximize site safety, and
directly impact the facility's bottom-line profitability through
innovative problem-solving. Job Responsibilities Asset Strategy &
Reliability: Develop and improve asset care strategies for
electrical distribution equipment to increase on-stream reliability
and lower maintenance costs. PM/PdM Ownership: Own the preventive
and predictive maintenance programs for low, medium, and high
voltage equipment, including transformers, protection relays,
switchgear, and UPS systems. Electrical Safety Leadership: Provide
oversight and expertise for site electrical safety compliance to
NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE , and electrical classification requirements.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Provide hands-on technical
support for the operation and maintenance of the plant’s motor
testing programs and turbogenerators. Failure Analysis: Lead formal
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into electrical equipment
failures and develop effective corrective actions. Capital Planning
& Outages: Develop maintenance work scopes for plant turnarounds
and equipment outages; provide justification for equipment upgrades
within the plant capital plan. Regulatory Compliance: Act as the
technical reviewer for Management of Change (MOC) and ensure all
site activities comply with code, company standards, and Process
Hazard Analysis (PHA). System Management: Utilize SAP to manage the
predictive/preventative maintenance system and track equipment "Bad
Actors" for mitigation planning. Requirements Education Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering is REQUIRED. Experience
Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in Low, Medium,
and High Voltage hardware and distribution systems. Proven
experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
Demonstrated history of developing and implementing reliability
programs and procedures. Technical Skills & Knowledge Engineering
Studies: Knowledgeable in load flow, arc flash, surge suppression,
relay coordination, and ground grid design. Codes & Standards:
Proficient in engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA,
IEEE, and ANSI . Systems: Working knowledge of SAP for maintenance
management. Reliability Tools: Strong understanding of preventive
and predictive maintenance (PdM) practices and Root Cause Analysis.
Soft Skills Strategic mindset with strong analytical and
problem-solving abilities. Excellent technical writing and
presentation skills. Ability to work independently while acting as
a collaborative SME across multidisciplinary teams. Benefits
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans Life
insurance coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
contributions Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and
holidays Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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