Plant Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the resolution/prevention of equipment problems to all operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical back-up to maintenance and operations staff.
• Provide leadership and responsibility for all NERC requirements. ,
• Works with Maintenance and Operations personnel to evaluate and resolve equipment/process issues.
• Ensures all statutory and regulatory obligation are met or exceeded on assigned areas during the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility
• Direct the activities of contractors to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Responsible for troubleshooting plant issues, using mechanical knowledge in recommending course of action; mechanical aptitude for determining causes of failure.
• Site Rotating Equipment Expert
• Identify, evaluate and provide solutions to complex technical problems in a timely manner.
• Provide plant leadership in the area of pressure vessel regulatory compliance and insurer requirements.
• Participate in station planning processes as required to assure technical accountability for works being executed.
• Develop technical and commercial scope for contract support requirements for assigned equipment areas.
• Leadership of, development input into and technical approval of planned maintenance scopes (shutdowns), and provides field leadership to technicians where required during shutdowns.
• Provides proactive support to the station management team through day to day activities and participation in station leadership.
• Carry out project engineering works, as assigned to prescribed station standards
• Maintain, audit and continuously improve technical competency profiles for Maintenance technicians – recommending and providing training as appropriate.
• Create and issue timely monthly condition and cost reports for assigned areas and equipment.
• Obtain and disseminate current intelligence on the relevant industrial best practices pertaining to assigned equipment areas.
• Provide detailed and documented input to facility business planning and budget planning processes.
• Provide monthly report for plant aspects – efficiency, availability, reliability
• Must proactively strive to achieve technical competence in all areas of the plant (incl. performance management systems, commercial processes and mechanical systems)

Required Skills / Knowledge

• A technical knowledge of Power Plant Operations and Maintenance, performance calculations, and practices.
• Ability to continually maintain the general health of the DCS, Mark Ve, programmable logic controllers and field devices including transmitters, control valves, meters and process analytical devices.
• Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, word- processing and project software.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate complex issues to management and peers clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Aptitude for determining causes of failure.
• Strong Electrical background preferred.
• Safety oriented: Keeps safety in mind always – looks out for the safety of teammates and self.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues as they relate to plant Operations and Maintenance.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an integral plant staff team member.
• Capable of working independently with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a short time frame.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.

Experience

• A thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including hands-on experience with Operations & Maintenance functions.
• Understanding of plant economics and merchant electricity market operations.
• Understanding of budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations.
• Ability to manage and motivate colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication with individuals at all levels within the company.
• Proficient with a computer and with the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Position requires that the incumbent be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Will be available to travel as required.

Education Requirements

• A four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering is required as well as a demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement.
• Minimum of five year's relevant experience.
• A thorough, demonstrated knowledge of energy facility operations and maintenance as well as management methods are necessary to control and improve facility performance.
• A willingness to have a hands-on approach is required.
• Knowledge and experience with General Electric Combustion Turbines would be an asset.
• Experience in Power Plant Electrical systems would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Management of Change and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis processes would be an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires periods of intense physical exertion, including walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.