Electrical Engineer - Huntsman International LLC

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us. 

Huntsman is seeking an Electrical Engineer supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in McIntosh, Alabama. This position will report to the Regional Manufacturing Director.

Job Scope

This position is responsible for instrument and electrical engineering support for capital projects.

As the Electrical Engineer you will: 

• Support multiple projects in different phases at the same time with varying size and project complexity.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the Huntsman Center of Excellence, site and project team resources, third-party vendors, and engineering and construction contractors.
• Have responsibilities in all phases of capital projects, starting with the front-end planning phase and finishing with achieving beneficial operation.
• Take ownership of the project instrument and electrical scope to help ensure it has been properly evaluated, controlled, and implemented in the field.  Areas of expertise and relevant experience required for the following:
  • Instrumentation
  • Distributed control system I/O
  • PLCs and microprocessors
  • Local and networked safety systems
  • Independent Protection Layers
  • MCC components and electrical equipment to 5kV
  • Grounding systems
  • Electrical area classification

• Design the processes and develop or oversee the development of documentation for lifecycle management of instrumented safeguards identified by hazard review studies, including but not limited to:  Safety Requirement Specifications for Safety Instrumented Systems, proof test procedures for instrumented protective functions, etc.
• Be the main instrument and electrical point of contact for the project team at the site location.
• Liaise with project and site resources as needed during all project phases.
• Support the project team by ensuring data requests and reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting to the Capital Project Engineer, Capital Projects Manager and Capital Project Controller.
• Work closely with the Capital Project Engineer, Commissioning Manager and project team to ensure all project acceptance criteria are met to support a successful start-up.
• Embrace the Huntsman safety culture and help ensure projects are developed and executed in compliance with Huntsman PSM EH&S procedures, including hazard analysis and management of change.

Other general responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Keeps current with technical developments in his/her respective field through outside study, trade journals, technical societies, and seminars.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Position may require up to 25% of regional and global travel depending on project location.

Required Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

This position may require some involvement with materials regulated under the Resource conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).  This involvement may require an understanding of applicable rules and procedures associated with RCRA wastes.  A combination of training methods, e.g., Computer-based Training, Classroom, and/or On-the-job training, will be provided prior to any such involvement with RCRA regulated wastes.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant working experience in a similar role in an industrial setting.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Must maintain a team mindset and be able to take ownership and decisive action when necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills are a necessity. 
• Must demonstrate effective, logical, independent, and superior engineering analysis and reasoning capability.
• Displays initiative, is an agent of change, and self-motivated to exceed expectations.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with personnel at levels of the company.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (communication, relatable, builds strong network across resource groups).
• Experience working with engineering and construction companies, preferably within the specialty chemicals or oil and gas industries.
• Must have a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.

Competencies:

• Innovative thinking – ability to generate original and imaginative ideas and solutions.
• Decision Making – ability to make swift decisions, based on solid information and taking into account the consequences; Customer Focus; Influencing; Personal Conviction
• Team Effectiveness – Maximizing the performance of the team by adopting the appropriate behaviors, gaining trust and support in all kinds of circumstances.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for success.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

Please refer to

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.

Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “@huntsman.com” and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at

Additional Locations: