Mechanical Engineer- Turbine/Rotating Equipment

About the role

Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant. The Plant Engineer of Turbine Systems is responsible for the technical / engineering oversight of the Turbine systems at the coal fired power generation station. Primary responsibility will be the Westinghouse Steam Turbines. The incumbent will also serve as an ‘equipment’ or ‘system’ owner for these and other areas of the station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Candidate must have knowledge of Steam Turbines and related equipment such as generators, condensers, hydraulic systems, performance data monitoring system and other turbine related equipment. The individual will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the generating station steam turbines and supporting systems.
• Candidate will also be responsible for several other areas of the plant and must have experience with rotating equipment, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermal performance, high energy piping systems and, in general, have a very strong understanding of Coal Fired Power Plants.
• Gathers data and reports information on equipment, unit and station performance. Performs testing and analyzes results to monitor equipment and station performance. Recommends changes that will lead to improvements in station key performance indicators. Functions as subject matter expert and technical team member.
• Performs failure analysis for equipment within responsibility area. Consults with engineers, OEM's, onsite and off-site equipment users to determine equipment characteristics. Provides predictive maintenance services within responsibility area.
• Candidate will be responsible for planning and tracking of capital and O&M expenditures and position requirements for both short term and long-term planning.
• Develops plans for maintenance, repair, replacement and/or improvement of assigned equipment, systems and processes. Documents issues and actions taken; maintains records, drawings and manuals associated with assigned equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• 4 year Bachelor's degree, in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A technical degree with extensive coal power generating experience, demonstrated technical capability and 10+ years in coal power generation will be considered in lieu of a BS degree in engineering.
• Professional certification (PE,PMP) preferred.
• 5 years' engineering experience in an industrial setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines
• Demonstrated level of professionalism and positive attitude
• Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at hand.

Key Competencies

• Dependability
• Job knowledge
• Safety, security, and environmental
• Quality
• Teamwork

Working Conditions

• Usual office conditions apply to this position.

Additional information

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Pay and benefits

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.