Maintenance Project Engineer

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Maintenance Project Engineer to manage activities related to maintenance evolutions and support functions of the fleet, ensuring safe, proper, and efficient maintenance in accordance with company policies and standards.

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, coordinating work with outside contractors, engineers, and in-house maintenance teams.
• Confer with the Engineering Department to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
• Assist in developing work scopes, requests for proposals, and purchase orders for assigned projects.
• Prepare specifications for bids, contracts, and rate estimations for new business.
• Manage contractors during project execution and monitor project schedules.
• Obtain permits as required.
• Perform project engineering tasks, including preparation of cost estimates, schedules, purchase documents, drawing reviews, and field work.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance Departments in identifying and executing major and minor capital improvement projects.
• Assist in 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, revising standard operating procedures, and supporting 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 prescribed time frames.
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct hazards, and understand lockout/tagout, job hazard analyses, and operating instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally using intercom systems, two-way radios, or face-to-face interactions.
• 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) and familiarity with CMMS programs.
• Maintain all licenses 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 requiring fine motor skills.
• 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 and emergency egress.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
• Close and 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.

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.

This position will be based out of one of our Waste to Energy Powerplants. Candidates based in the following areas are encouraged to apply: 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), Baltimore (MD).