Senior Plant Engineer

KnowHireMatch • Full-time • Morgantown, WV, US • $105,000 - $140,000 / year • 2w ago

This Engineer reports to the Reliability and Performance Manager and is responsible for a variety of engineering duties at the Power Plant. The individual will be required to work in both team and individual atmospheres to aid in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the plant. Existing engineering knowledge and experience will be built upon to support diverse assignments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Complete rotation with operations, maintenance, and material handling to gain familiarity with the plant equipment, processes, procedures and personnel
Work with individuals throughout the organization to identify and resolve abnormal equipment conditions
Provide technical guidance to Operations and Maintenance on processes, procedures, repairs and projects
Assist in the development of projects and evaluation of proposals for material supply and installation
Assist and lead project execution
Aid in the execution of projects to maintain budget and schedule compliance
Coordinate contractors in the execution of testing and maintenance
Responsible for participation in the following station programs / activities
Root Cause Analysis- Participate in / lead investigations to identify casual factors and implement corrective actions
Unit and equipment evaluation- Monitor identified reliability and performance issues; work with station and external personnel to determine cause and resolution
Support outages- Participate in the planning and execution of outages to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are maintained
Work with Reliability and Performance team to implement applicable PdM technologies that detect onset of undesired conditions
Comply with the obligations of all permits including Federal, State, and Local regulations
Gain familiarity with applicable engineering standards
Maintain backlog of assigned Work Orders
In collaboration with all plant departments, continually work toward process and procedure improvement
Participate in Management of Change suggestions and improvements as assigned
Ensure work activities comply with all applicable OSHA safety regulations and policies
Research and develop alternative methods and technologies for monitoring and maintaining equipment
Create Work Orders and Purchase Requisitions as applicable
Uses and maintains technical and professional knowledge, shares that knowledge with others, and recognizes/ applies new technology in a cost-effective manner
Obtains and applies knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision making
Desire to learn, attend training, and develop professionally
Anticipates and accepts changes in the organization and adapts to meet the new requirements
Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior
Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

A Bachelor of Science Degree in applicable Engineering Discipline or relevant work experience as defined below
5+ years' experience (preferably Power Generation) with Engineering Degree, or 10+ years' experience filling Technical Role in Power Generation
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and trends
Strong problem-solving skills
Project Management experience is beneficial
Experience in the following software applications beneficial
OSIsoft PI, AutoCAD, Intertek AWARE, Maximo, Emerson Ovation, TapRoot
Strong fundamental understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems
Extensive experience in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Powerpoint, Access, etc
Ability to productively work independently and as an overall integral team member
Must have strong communication both written and verbal skills and the ability to effectively organize and facilitate process teams to implement facility improvements
Ability to handle quick changing situations under stress and to work extended hours on short notice when required