Senior Engineer

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About the role

Turbine and Generator Services’ (TGS) vision is to optimize the reliability and cost of Regulated Renewable Energy’s (RRE) centerline assets through data-driven technical solutions, collaboration, and oversight. The Steam Turbine team and TGS are committed to relentlessly and purposefully leveraging people, information, technology, and analytical techniques to identify, address, and prevent any issue that could contribute to a major centerline event.

Steam Turbine Engineering is charged with accurately scoping outages and responding to emergent plant needs regarding their Steam Turbines, Steam Turbine Valves, or supporting systems. We provide these stations with recommendations based on our expertise and historical data. The Steam Turbine Engineer is responsible for being the technical conscience of the fleet through the application of mechanical engineering principles and leveraging analytics to create data-driven solutions.

The Senior Engineer is at the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. They solve complex problems, manage work, and develop innovative ways to streamline processes. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are also encouraged to have a fleet-level impact while being responsible for assets in the Carolinas region.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and guidance on the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems in the area of Steam Turbines and supporting systems, with the ability to visualize long-term impact on a system-wide basis.
• Develops positive relationships and coordinates with many organizations and individuals to ensure major maintenance is prioritized and scheduled correctly based on historical data and existing technical issues. These groups include OEMs, vendors, planners, and turbine specialists.
• Ensures achievement of business reliability and predictability goals through effective outage planning, estimation, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require developing solutions within the area of Steam Turbines and supporting systems.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to the area of assignment.
• Provides a significant 'boots on the ground' engineering presence during planned or emergent outages and other noteworthy events or evolutions on the centerline assets.
• When not directly supporting onsite work, the Steam Turbine Engineer is engaged in planning, research, reviews, root cause analysis, documentation, etc., to support the availability, reliability, and major maintenance planning for these assets.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to the area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.

Specific Actions

• Provides onsite technical oversight of outage work where necessary.
• Provides technical oversight at vendor shops for quality assurance.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, principles, and procedures to show proficiency in technical and analytical competencies.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Monitors and analyzes computer trends for equipment health to influence future or current maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND 6 years minimum required related work experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at multiple locations.
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing, and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience using OSI PI Vision (or PI Process Book) and Microsoft Office software utilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
• Perform work in a power plant or office environment.
• Occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, noise, or other industrial hazards, and utilize appropriate protective equipment as needed.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.