Power Plant Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of gas turbine power generation assets — installation, commissioning, startup, operations, and long-term maintenance
• Lead or support commissioning activities including combustion tuning, control system checkout, protective relay testing, and performance/reliability run verification
• Own root-cause analysis and corrective action for turbine trips, forced outages, and performance degradation; drive fixes that prevent recurrence
• Develop and refine operating procedures, startup/shutdown sequences, and abnormal operating condition playbooks
• Interface directly with OEMs (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Doosan) on warranty issues, LTSA scope, outage planning, and technical issues
• Plan and execute major/minor inspections, hot gas path outages, and combustion inspections in line with OEM maintenance intervals
• Analyze turbine performance data (heat rate, capacity factor, degradation curves) to identify efficiency losses and recommend corrective action
• Coordinate with balance-of-plant teams (HRSG, steam turbine, cooling systems, water treatment) to ensure integrated performance
• Develop spare parts strategy, critical spares inventory, and maintenance budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with utility-scale gas turbines in commissioning, operations, or maintenance roles

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Working knowledge of combined-cycle plant systems: gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and turbine control logic
• Direct commissioning experience with GE 7/9HA, Siemens Energy SGT6/8-8000H, Mitsubishi M501/701JAC, or Doosan H-class turbines
• Experience with DCS/turbine control platforms (Mark VIe, SPPA-T3000, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with LTSA structures, OEM contract negotiation, and outage scope development
• Experience in root-cause failure analysis (RCA/5-Why/Fishbone) for rotating equipment
• Exposure to grid interconnection requirements, PPA performance obligations, or capacity market rules
• Experience integrating power generation with co-located industrial or data center loads
• A bias toward action: comfortable making a call in the field without waiting for a committee
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure during startup, outages, or unplanned events, with a sense of urgency and ownership over outcomes
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AFSPCMAN 91-710