Electrical Engineer I-Sr (Power Generation)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provide engineering and technical oversight in the various Power Generation environments such as: Plants, Plant support, and Fleet Maintenance.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Plant NERC Champion to ensure that testing of NERC related devices are coordinated with Compliance Technical Specialists
• Assist with the facilitation of the self-certification process for NERC Reliability Standards
• Provide guidance and support to plant staff to help ensure compliance related tasks are performed as prescribed in Fossil Generation NERC procedures
• Champion of Causal Analysis/ Lead and assist in causal analysis of plant component failures, environmental and NERC compliance related items, and operational events
• Conduct project management and technical oversight
• Care for betterment capital and O&M projects, interface with plant production and maintenance, project personnel, and other stakeholders
• Ensure plant modification process is followed on projects
• Provide project and maintenance troubleshooting of equipment to address issues in a timely manner
• Provide oversight of engineering activities of external firms, including development of work scopes, and solicitation and evaluation of proposals, project planning and controls, review of deliverables, installation support, and start-up assistance
• Maintain monitoring of plant Key Performance Indicators, support plant staff in establishing action plans to close gaps, and track action plan progress through completion
• Support strategic planning processes such as Stage Gate Process and Plant Modification Process
• Ensure technical resources are available to assist in daily operations/maintenance activities
• Provide expert level consultation associated with applicable equipment E.g. turbine - generator, boiler, auxiliaries, etc.
• Support and implement standards such as Predictive Maintenance Standard
• Provide interface with equipment OEMs
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in Engineering, Desired: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum Experience: Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable and progressive experience, Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable and progressive experience, Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable and progressive experience, Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable and progressive experience, Desired: Power Generation experience or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation
  • Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Power plant operations knowledge with working experience at a generating station, Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously, Good verbal and written communications skills, Strong interpersonal skills, team player and/or leadership skills, Self-starter, independent worker, self-motivator, Expertise in Generation Protection Systems design, operation, and maintenance, Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development, Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment, Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area
  Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position: None This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.