Maintenance Project Engineer

About the Role

The Maintenance Project Engineer will manage activities related to maintenance evolutions and maintenance support functions of the fleet. Responsible for the safe, proper, and efficient maintenance of the fleet in accordance with company policies and standards. This position will be based out of one of our Waste to Energy Powerplants in the following areas: Concord (NH), Saugus (MA), Millbury (MA), North Andover (MA), Lisbon (CT), Bridgeport (CT), Hudson Falls (CT), Dutchess County (NY), Westchester County (NY), Gloucester (NJ), Falls (PA), or Baltimore (MD).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance activities, including installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, adjusting, and calibrating equipment and instrumentation across the fleet.
• Plan and conduct major maintenance outages.
• Provide support and training for WIN Waste Innovations’ CMMS program.
• Supervise assigned projects and provide oversight.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors and engineers on specific projects, as well as in-house maintenance.
• Confer with the Engineering Department to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Assist in the development of work scopes, requests for proposals, and purchase orders for assigned projects.
• Prepare specifications for negotiating bids, contracts, and rate estimations for new business.
• Manage contractors while working on projects and monitor project schedules.
• Obtain permits when required.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and purchase documents; conduct drawing reviews; handle drawings and submittals; and perform field work.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance Departments in identifying and executing major and minor capital improvement projects.
• Provide insight and assist with developing 5-year maintenance plans and budgets.
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring issues, and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Assist with CMMS program updates, revise standard operating procedures, and support training activities across the fleet.
• Fully participate in safety programs and ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Complete corporate and plant training programs within the prescribed time frame.
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and read and understand safety-related documents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally using various communication methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Five years of experience in the power generation industry with a minimum of three years of project management experience; experience in an incineration plant environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of steam turbine-generator operations, components, and maintenance practices.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and familiarity with CMMS programs.
• Maintain all licenses as required by local, state, federal, environmental, and/or health/safety regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Noisy work environment.

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Handle tools and equipment; fine motor skills required.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, and crawl.
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
• Close vision, distance vision (corrected or otherwise).
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 psi line pressure to extinguish fires.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200LB portable units.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard manways.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

• Negative pressure respirator.
• Positive pressure respirator.
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle).
• Hardhat.
• Approved safety shoes.
• Eye protection.
• Rubber suit and gloves.
• Chemical resistant suit.
• Heat resistant outerwear.
• Flame resistant outerwear.
• Approved hearing protection.
• Gloves.
• Safety harness.
• High visibility safety vest.
• Face shield.