Engineer II -Generation Performance
About the role
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) provides reliable, cost-effective, environmentally balanced, wholesale electric services to its 11-member distribution cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. ODEC is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that operates for the benefit of its members, who are its owners. Its home office is located in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Responsibilities
Prepare, compile, and submit operational, corporate, regulatory, and federal reports related to power plant operations.
Prepare the Monthly Operations Report Summary for inclusion in Power Supply Board reporting materials.
Collect, analyze, and validate operational plant data for submission to agencies including NERC, PJM, and DOE.
Support NERC Compliance activities by maintaining a working knowledge of applicable standards and identifying potential compliance concerns.
Maintain documentation, calculations, records, and correspondence in accordance with ODEC Records Management Standards.
May serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned compliance standards.
Investigate operational issues, troubleshoot equipment and performance concerns, and recommend solutions.
Monitor and trend power plant performance data, including heat rate, output, and operational efficiency metrics.
Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and operational analyses for engineering and operations leadership.
Respond to requests for engineering, fuel usage, operational, and performance data from internal departments.
Review regulatory standards, policies, and procedures and provide technical recommendations and comments.
Recommend, draft, revise, and maintain engineering-related policies and procedures.
Serve as backup support for daily generation reporting activities.
Conduct periodic on-site inspections of diesel generation facilities and document findings.
Coordinate resolution of inspection and maintenance items with operations and engineering personnel.
Support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) audit activities and corrective action completion.
Assist with preparation for and participation in DEQ and other regulatory audits.
Maintain fuel oil inventory levels and coordinate fuel purchases with vendors.
Maintain fuel-purchasing documentation and oil-testing records.
Support emergency operations activities for member cooperatives, as required.
Maintain required certifications and technical training.
Oversee contractors and vendors performing maintenance work at generation facilities.
Coordinate activities with plant personnel to maintain a safe working environment.
Verify work performed aligns with approved scope, schedule, and project requirements.
Assist in resolving technical, scheduling, contractor, or operational issues during project execution.
Communicate project changes, risks, and budget implications to engineering and operations leadership.
Participate in project closeout activities, punch list development, and completion verification.
Maintain project documentation and records in accordance with ODEC standards.
Requirements
Minimum three (3) years of engineering experience, preferably within power generation or industrial operations environments.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in project engineering and/or project management activities.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of engineering theories, concepts, principles, and performance calculations.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and compliance standards applicable to power generation facilities.
Demonstrated troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to develop and recommend practical engineering solutions.
Working knowledge of power plant design drawings, including P&IDs and electrical wiring diagrams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments and projects effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Thorough understanding of workplace safety requirements and safe work practices.
Skills
Experience supporting power generation facilities.
Experience supporting combustion turbine, diesel generation, or utility operations environments.
Experience with regulatory compliance reporting and power plant operational analysis.
Experience supporting utility-scale power generation facilities.
Experience with NERC compliance standards and reporting requirements.
Experience with CAD or other engineering drafting applications.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods related to power generation facilities.
Experience supporting EH&S audits and regulatory inspections.
Project coordination or contractor oversight experience.
Benefits
ODEC offers a competitive salary, defined-benefit retirement security (pension) plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) company match, vacation based on relevant years of experience, generous sick time accrual, and holiday pay, in addition to many other benefits.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD