Power Plant Engineer (I to Senior)

Job Summary/Purpose

This position will be filled as an Engineer I, II, III, or Sr. based upon the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Be the Plant NERC Champion to ensure that testing of NERC related devices are coordinated with Compliance Technical Specialists
• Aid in the facilitation of the self-certification process for NERC Reliability Standards
• Provide guidance and support to plant staff to help ensure compliance related tasks are performed as prescribed in Fossil Generation NERC procedures
• Champion of Causal Analysis/ Lead and assist in causal analysis of plant component failures, environmental and NERC compliance related items, and operational events
• Conduct project management and technical oversight
• Coordinate and execute betterment capital and O&M projects, interface with plant production and maintenance, project personnel, and other stakeholders
• Oversee engineering activities of external firms, including development of work scopes, and solicitation and evaluation of proposals, project planning and controls, review of deliverables, installation support, and start-up assistance
• Monitor plant Key Performance Indicators, support plant staff in establishing action plans to close gaps, and track action plan progress through completion
• Support strategic planning processes such as Stage Gate Process and Plant Modification Process
• Provide expert level consultation associated with applicable equipment E.g. turbine - generator, boiler, auxiliaries, etc.
• Interface with equipment OEMs
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in Engineering
• Desired: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum Experience:
  • Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable and progressive experience
  • Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable and progressive experience
  • Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
  • Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Desired: Power Generation experience or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Power plant operations knowledge with working experience at a generating station
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player and/or leadership skills
• Self-starter, independent worker, self-motivator
• Expertise in Generation Protection Systems design, operation, and maintenance
• Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development
• Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment
• Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area

Primary Location

Location: Louisiana - Sterlington

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Relocation Option

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

123798

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%