Electrical/I&C Engineer (Power Operations) (B) - 518775

Organization: Generation | Department: Regional Engineering Northwest | Work Location: Cumberland Fossil Plant

Relocation is offered and will be aligned with federal travel regulations and the collective bargaining agreement.

About the role

Has the technical responsibilities on Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) equipment, systems, and processes. Performs and directs studies to evaluate the current and future electrical/instrumentation needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants. Assists plant in resolution of equipment and system problems as requested. As work needs dictate, perform cross-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants.

Directs or conducts technical monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant systems, processes, and equipment. Initiates improvements, repairs, maintenance, modification, and retrofit activity to optimize achievement of plant / system business plan objectives. Identifies deviations in plant equipment and system performance, determines root causes, and recommends the optimum solution for correcting the problem. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or surveillance activities. Determines whether identified problems exist in other systems or units at the plant and replicates solutions, including informing engineers at other plants which can benefit.

Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and Joint Project Teams, including large, cross-discipline, and more complex projects. Duties include preparing and reviewing specifications, cost benefit ratios, and estimates covering installation of new equipment or upgrading of present equipment. Furnishes engineering data and prepares Project Justification packages to cover capitalized expenditures or retirements. Leads the development of Outage Scoping and serves as a technical advisor during planned, maintenance and forced outages. Assists in overseeing the daily plant monitoring and testing activities performed by Technical Services Analysts. Responsible for ensuring that changes to plant configuration are controlled and properly documented.

Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Supervision is provided by the first-line manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct studies to evaluate current and future electrical/instrumentation needs for Coal, Gas & Hydro fossil plants.
• Assist in resolution of equipment and system problems.
• Perform cross-discipline engineering work to optimize plant equipment performance.
• Conduct technical monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of plant systems and equipment.
• Initiate improvements, repairs, maintenance, modifications, and retrofits.
• Identify deviations in plant equipment performance, determine root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Troubleshoot unresolved system problems.
• Replicate solutions for identified problems across other systems or units.
• Serve as owner engineer for assigned projects and Joint Project Teams.
• Prepare and review specifications, cost-benefit ratios, and estimates for equipment upgrades.
• Prepare Project Justification packages for capitalized expenditures or retirements.
• Lead Outage Scoping and serve as a technical advisor during outages.
• Oversee daily plant monitoring and testing activities.
• Ensure proper documentation of changes to plant configuration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical Controls, Computer, or comparable Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school.
• Several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Engineer level as a plant or field engineer or in a comparable engineering position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post-graduate education and experience.
• License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.

Skills

• Site/field engineering for Coal, Gas, Hydro Power Plant Systems and Equipment.
• Plant Operations and Maintenance.
• Industry Standards and Codes.
• Planning and directing testing.
• Spreadsheet, Graphics, and relevant industry software.
• Problem Solving & Analysis (e.g., Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull).
• Project Management and Construction Processes.
• Teamwork, Communication, and Interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.