Diesel Generator Engineer (Marine Engineer or Mechanical Engineer Encouraged to Apply)
Talen Energy · Berwick, PA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Job Summary
Talen Energy is seeking a Diesel Generator Engineer at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick, Pennsylvania. The station is a large, dual-unit Boiling Water Reactor site delivering approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the Northeastern Pennsylvania grid. Susquehanna Station is part of Talen Energy, a major competitive energy company in North America, offering competitive compensation and benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
- Develop and implement trending and monitoring plans for assigned systems/components to ensure safe and reliable equipment performance.
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned systems/components, and advocate for system performance improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
- Use existing procedures to investigate, evaluate, and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
- Directly interface with other workgroups (Operations, Maintenance) and Station Leadership regarding system issues and improvement initiatives.
- Build relationships that facilitate knowledge transfer, cross-functional knowledge of related work groups, and effective presentation of work products.
- Assist in various topics including developing procedures, improved design recommendations, or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
- Routinely review industry operating experience and collaborate with industry peers and forums to apply 'lessons learned' for improving system performance and reliability.
Basic Qualifications
- Engineer BS Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 2 Years Related Engineering Experience
- Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Emergency Diesel Generators or electrical distribution systems
- Previous commercial nuclear experience
- Familiarity with electrical design requirements for Nuclear Power plants
- Professional Engineer Registration