Plant Engineer

Opportunity Summary

The Plant Engineer at the Linden Cogeneration Plant will drive the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant operations by leading engineering programs, monitoring performance, and managing predictive maintenance and water treatment systems. This role oversees strategic projects, capital improvements, and vendor partnerships while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Engineer also ensures regulatory compliance, enforces a culture of safety, and provides leadership support across Operations and Maintenance functions.

Your Scope of Responsibility

• Monitor and document forced outages and generation losses, conducting thorough root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, diagnose inefficiencies, and implement strategies that optimize reliability and output.
• Direct and supervise water treatment and production programs to maintain operational standards and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule, allocate resources, and oversee technical aspects of outages to minimize downtime.
• Manage predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, air-in leakage monitoring, and other diagnostic techniques, to proactively maintain equipment reliability.
• Investigate equipment failures, providing recommendations for corrective actions, preventative measures, and long-term reliability strategies.
• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring all modifications to systems, procedures, or equipment are reviewed, approved, and documented for safety and compliance.
• Oversee operations modeling, data collection, and GADS entry/validation to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making across plant systems.
• Maintain and organize all engineering documentation, including procedures, site drawings, technical manuals, and records of operational or system modifications, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and proper version control for all relevant personnel.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all NAES Safety Programs and site-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain all required licenses and access credentials, including a valid driver’s license, P66 site access badge, TWIC card, and any other certifications necessary for safe and authorized plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including NERC standards, ASME codes, and industry best practices.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage strategic projects from conception through completion, coordinating across Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership teams.
• Plan, budget, and manage capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal accountability.
• Prepare, evaluate, and approve RFPs and bid packages while managing vendor selection and ensuring adherence to contractual and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, external engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to drive operational improvements.
• Review plant operations and design practices to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and sustainable operations.
• Lead technology and plant upgrade initiatives by evaluating emerging solutions, recommending enhancements, and implementing innovations.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights.
• Routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Power plant environment involving entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials.
• Exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• Varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Use of protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty: Post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Plant Engineer (PE) works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $190,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

• A passion for excellence in activities that contribute to the long-term maintenance and operations of power plant performance.
• Experience working in a power plant environment with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) upon hire.
• Experience managing or supporting facility operations and maintenance in the power generation sector.
• A thorough, demonstrated understanding of power plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards in the power industry, including NERC, and FERC requirements.
• Project management skills or certification (e.g., PMP).
• Proficiency with PI and CEMS/DAS programs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the development of macros and the use of various developer and data link plug-ins.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills, presenting facts, conclusions, and recommendations effectively in both formal and informal written communications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.