Power Plant Engineer
Job Description
Our client operates at the crossroads of energy and home services, fueled by the vision of a smarter, cleaner future. Committed to developing groundbreaking solutions, they aim to streamline their customers' lives by providing energy, protection, and smart services for their homes and businesses.
The Power Plant Engineer provides technical support for power operations & maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally compliant plant performance. This position focuses on evaluating system performance, supporting maintenance planning, analyzing operational data, leading major maintenance & Capex projects, and assisting with environmental and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Management
Support and reinforce plant safety and environmental compliance programs.
Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance by supporting audits and environmental assessments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, drawings and maintenance plans.
Coordinate activities with Vendors/Contractors, other divisions, and departments.
Follow procedures to ensure completion of quality work in a timely manner.
Participate in capital and O&M budget development for process equipment reliability.
Champion the Change Management program.
Track service bulletins for turbines/generators and assess implementation and compliance strategy.
Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member and/or facilitator.
Engineering & Maintenance
Conduct or support with inspections, testing and condition assessments of power systems (turbines, generators, boilers), auxiliary components and facilities.
Support with troubleshooting & perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective strategies.
Evaluate component condition and repair options on a regular basis.
Perform field inspections and takes field measurements.
Performs engineering calculations.
Recognize problems and proactively resolve them by identifying and implementing new or existing technology.
Revise and create prints and drawings.
Write or assist in the preparation of Technical Specification documents.
Operations Reliability
Identify Critical equipment and devise maintenance strategies to maintain highest equipment reliability.
Analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend system improvements or upgrades.
Identify & implement asset condition monitoring techniques to ensure reliable operation of assets.
Projects
Develop job scope and conduct job walks with contractors for bids and job execution.
Support outage planning & scheduling including development of inspection schedules and technical evaluations.
Develop quality work plans when required.
Supervise contractors & Inspect completed work or work in progress to assure job quality.
Working Conditions
Office and outdoor power plant work environment, High/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity, may require working at heights
May require some travel, requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license, requires wearing personal protective safety equipment while in the plants,
Overtime or non-standard hours may be required.
Reports to Maintenance Manager and does not have direct reports.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of power plant operation and systems.
4+ years of engineering experience in a power environment (gas or steam turbines).
Experience with outage inspections, project implementation, and documentation development.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/CMMS, and plant data historian systems (e.g., PI).
Ability to learn new software and applications.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
Experience in combined cycle power plant.
Experience in vibration analysis, balancing of rotating equipment, and metallurgy.
Familiarity with turbine control systems (GE, Siemens, ABB/Alstom).
Proficient with SAP S4/HANA
Hands on with MS Project or Primavera
Hands on with CAD software
Project management certification
Maintenance & Reliability certifications