Job Description
Job Description
Engineer II-Engineer III Levels available
PERM
POSITION CONCEPT:
This position is for an Engineer I level to Senior engineer with power plant experience and/or heavy industrial experience. This position serves as a technical employee in plant engineering, construction, operation and maintenance. The individual provides engineering and technical support to improve the reliability and availability of the generating units while reducing overall costs in the assigned systems and equipment. In this position, the engineer reports to the Maintenance Manager at Polk Power Station. This position shall serve as a focal point for specific engineering skills and be able to analyze and resolve complex issues. This position should be involved in industry seminars/workshops to continue his/her technical expertise and develop new ways of treating both old and new problems. On a periodic basis, the assigned responsibilities will change/rotate within the Polk facility or to another company location to support personal development and broader company bench strength.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify, evaluate, conclude, or recommend improvements to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the assigned systems and equipment as requested
- Support Asset Management through Critical System Review, RCA, Alarm Management, Operational Start-up Review, Process Safety Review and Mechanical Integrity Program, Risk Management and Loss Control
- Lead Station on Loss Control, Asset Risk Management, management of change (MOC) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Develop, recommend, and maintain specifications for the maintenance, repair, and supply of assigned equipment, keep up to date equipment assessment records.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operating upsets and recommend changes to minimize reoccurrence, lead root cause investigations to resolve problems
- Provide technical support to plant personnel in terms of design, maintenance, repair, and operation of the assigned equipment
- Maintain engineering initiated testing, inspection, and repair history records for assigned equipment
- Develop and assist employees through advisory and educational activities to improve their abilities to design, construct, operate, and maintain assigned equipment
- Lead Capital and O&M improvement projects, maintain a 5 year capital plan for assigned areas
- Review engineering designs and specifications for new plant equipment and special projects
- Participate in projects to produce a cost effective, on schedule, quality product or end result
- Improve expertise in functional area through participation in industrial, technical, and professional organizations and forums
- Provide support with drawing/document updates
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering degree from an accredited college.
Preferred:
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Engineer I: Minimum of 18 months year of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position in the area of power plant engineering or 12 months with FE.
Engineer II: 4 years of engineering experience related to the duties and responsibilities
Engineer III: 8 years of engineering experience related to the duties and responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: The position requires a working knowledge of power plant design. Knowledge of basic plant processes and chemical reactions is required. A strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required.
Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test. Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Respond to plant needs with 24/7 coverage
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments
- Must be able to work from elevated platforms
- Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs