Lead Turbine Systems Engineer – Power Plant

Camstex; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Life insurance

Job summary

Merom Generating Station in Indiana seeks a Plant Engineer of Turbine Systems to provide technical oversight of turbine systems, primarily Westinghouse Steam Turbines. The role includes data analysis, maintenance planning, and coordinating capital and O&M needs.

The candidate should have a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in industrial settings, and strong communication skills to work across teams and with OEMs. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor's degree, in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• A technical degree with extensive coal power generating experience may substitute for a BS 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 all levels and work in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Professionalism, positive attitude, and flexibility in a changing environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of turbine systems engineering at the plant, focused on Westinghouse Steam Turbines.
• Gathers data, analyzes performance, and recommends improvements to KPIs.
• Coordinate planning and tracking of capital and O&M expenditures.
• Develop maintenance plans and document issues, actions, and drawings.
• Serve as equipment/ system owner for turbine areas and related systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, OEMs, onsite and off-site users.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years coal power generation experience in lieu of degree

Professional certification (PE, PMP) preferred

Job description

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 haveknowledge ofSteam Turbines and related equipmentsuch as generators, condensers, hydraulic systems, performance data monitoring system and other turbine related equipment. The individual will be responsible for thesafe, 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.

$90,000 - $165,000 a year

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.

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.