Albemarle Corporation

E&I Project Specialist

Albemarle Corporation  •  Kings Mountain, NC (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Albemarle is hiring for an E&I Project Specialist. This position is based out of the Kings Mountain, NC site but will also support the Silver Peak, NV site, with field presence as needed during construction and startup activities.

The E&I Project Specialist is a project execution role supporting Albemarle’s US Energy Storage capital portfolio. This position provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design development and field execution leadership for site capital projects, ensuring systems are safely installed, commissioned, and turned over to operations.

This role functions as a hybrid between design support and field supervision—developing construction-ready deliverables while overseeing contractors performing installation, checkout, and startup of E&I systems. The position emphasizes constructability, installation quality, and field coordination and requires strong hands-on industrial E&I experience.

The successful candidate brings practical expertise in industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, with demonstrated ability to translate design intent into executable field work, manage contractor performance, and drive safe, high-quality project delivery.

What You Will Do

  • Project Execution & Field Leadership

    • Support delivery of E&I scope across capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
    • Provide field leadership during construction, including contractor oversight, work coordination, and installation verification
    • Ensure all work is executed in accordance with project scope, site standards, and safety requirements
    • Serve as the primary E&I field point-of-contact for project teams, contractors, and operations
    • Identify and resolve field issues, including constructability challenges and design gaps

    E&I Design Development & Construction Packages

    • Develop construction work packages to support contractor execution, including:
      • Location plans and routing drawings
      • Installation details and termination drawings
      • Instrument indexes, loop diagrams, and I/O lists
      • Scope of work documentation for contractors
    • Support development of P&IDs, control strategies, and system designs in coordination with engineering
    • Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with standards and specifications

    Equipment Specification & Procurement Support

    • Specify and support procurement of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including:
      • Process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analyzers, control valves)
      • Electrical equipment (lighting, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, motor control systems)
    • Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure complete and accurate technical scope
    • Review vendor submittals for alignment with project and site requirements

    Installation, Commissioning & Startup

    • Lead or support installation, checkout, and commissioning of new E&I systems
    • Coordinate loop checks, system testing, and functional verification
    • Support troubleshooting and optimization of installed systems during startup
    • Ensure proper documentation, punch list closure, and turnover to operations

    Planning, Estimating & Coordination

    • Support project planning activities including estimating, scheduling, and work sequencing
    • Participate in constructability reviews and contribute to execution planning
    • Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, civil, process, operations) to ensure alignment of E&I scope

    Safety & Compliance

    • Champion safety-first execution by leading safety tailgates and reinforcing safe work practices
    • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)
    • Support hazard identification efforts and ensure safe installation and startup of systems

What You Bring

Required:

  • Education

    • Technical training, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related field

    Experience

    • 10–20+ years of experience in industrial plant environments with hands-on E&I responsibilities
    • Strong background in instrumentation installation, electrical systems, and process control environments
    • Experience supporting capital projects, maintenance projects, or construction activities
    • Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and coordinating field execution

    Technical Skills

    • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and control system documentation
    • Strong knowledge of:
      • Process instrumentation and control systems
      • Low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
      • Motor control systems, MCCs, and VFDs
    • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC)
    • Proficiency with standard business and documentation tools (Excel, Word, SAP or equivalent)

    Leadership & Interpersonal

    • Strong field leadership presence with ability to direct and coordinate contractor activities
    • Effective communicator across engineering, construction, and operations teams
    • Team-oriented with a strong customer focus and commitment to project outcomes
    • Practical problem solver with ability to make timely, field-driven decisions #LI-JH3

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

  • Competitive compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle Corporation

About Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. From our strength in lithium, bromine and other specialty chemical solutions, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind.

As a values-driven company, we understand it is not enough to build things better, stronger and faster — we have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world’s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize the world’s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule.

We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia — your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential.

As part of our global team, you'll experience:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Hands-on technical experience

• Job variety and career flexibility

• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level

• A proven record of innovation

• Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability

• Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development

• Concern and compassion for fellow employees

• Among the best safety records in the industry

We are committed to building a more resilient world.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Year Founded
Unknown
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