Engineer I - Sr

About the role

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

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
• Coordinate and execute betterment capital and O&M projects, interface with plant production and maintenance, project personnel, and other stake holders
• 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
• Monitor 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

Requirements

• Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in Engineering (Desired: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Experience: Engineer I: 0‑2 years; Engineer II: 2‑4 years; Engineer III: 4‑6 years; Sr Engineer: ≥6 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Desired: Power Generation experience or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation

Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location: Texas‑Orange, Texas : Port Arthur; Job Function: Engineering; FLSA Status: Professional; Relocation Option: Level II; Union: NON BARGAINING UNIT; Number of Openings: 1; Travel: Up to 25%; Safety Sensitive position subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing; Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition; No work visa sponsorship.