Mechanical Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce in Dalton, GA seeks a Senior Field Engineer, Mechanical to lead mechanical troubleshooting, outage planning and design reviews for HRSGs and related systems. The role emphasizes reliability, field execution, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams at a plant level.

The engineer will oversee outages, support capital projects from scope to startup, and review vendor documentation while ensuring safe, efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering field (Mechanical or Chemical).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; strong candidates with 3–4 years considered.
• Hands-on field experience in mechanical equipment, outages, or commissioning.
• Experience with boilers, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, or rotating equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and vendor docs.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships with craft labor and leadership.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to improve plant reliability and long-term equipment condition.
• Plan and support annual outages, including scope, inspections, and contractor coordination.
• Support capital projects from technical specs to commissioning.
• Review drawings, vendor submittals, specs, and calculations.
• Oversee HRSG and high energy piping inspections and reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems using thermodynamics.
• Develop and support predictive and preventive maintenance plans in CMMS.
• Coordinate engineering firms, vendors, contractors, and maintenance providers.
• Conduct field inspections, verify installation quality, and support project closeout.
• Provide input on budgets, upgrades, and maintenance priorities.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership for practical improvements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Outage planning

Design review

Equipment reliability

Capital project execution

Vendor coordination

Field inspections

Thermodynamics

Drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Autonomy

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Field Engineer, Mechanical

Location: Dalton, GA

Overview:

This position combines mechanical troubleshooting, outage planning, design review, equipment reliability, and capital project execution.

As the plant’s dedicated mechanical engineer, this person will work closely with the Electrical Engineer, plant leadership, maintenance and operations teams, and corporate Technical Services. Responsibilities span the equipment lifecycle, from developing specifications and reviewing designs through installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.

The primary focus is on heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), high energy piping, and balance-of-plant mechanical systems. Gas turbine knowledge is beneficial, while major gas turbine maintenance is supported through an existing OEM agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to improve plant reliability, performance, and long-term equipment condition.
• Plan and support annual maintenance outages, including scope development, inspections, contractor coordination, and equipment repairs.
• Support the development and execution of capital projects, including technical specifications, equipment selection, design review, installation oversight, and commissioning.
• Review drawings, vendor submittals, specifications, engineering calculations, and designs prepared by outside engineering firms.
• Oversee HRSG and high energy piping inspections, maintenance activities, and reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and system issues, applying engineering analysis and thermodynamics to evaluate performance and recommend solutions.
• Develop and support predictive and preventive maintenance activities within the plant’s computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinate engineering firms, equipment vendors, construction contractors, and maintenance providers.
• Conduct field inspections, verify installation quality, and support equipment acceptance and project closeout.
• Provide technical and business input on project budgets, equipment upgrades, and maintenance priorities.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership to implement practical improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Typically five or more years of relevant engineering experience. Strong candidates with three to four years of applicable experience will also be considered.
• Hands‑on field experience supporting mechanical equipment, outages, construction, equipment installation, or commissioning in a power generation or industrial environment.
• Understanding of mechanical systems such as boilers, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, cooling towers, or rotating equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and vendor documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships with craft labor, contractors, operators, and plant leadership.
• Valid driver’s license that meets company requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a combined‑cycle facility, electric utility, or power generation equipment OEM.
• Relevant experience in oil and gas, pulp and paper, or other industrial facilities with comparable mechanical systems.
• Experience with HRSGs, high energy piping, steam or gas turbines, and outage planning.
• Experience managing mechanical projects from scope development through installation and startup.
• Familiarity with plant maintenance management systems and predictive/preventive maintenance programs.
• Exposure to fire protection systems as part of a broader mechanical engineering background.
• OSHA and lockout/tagout training.
• This is an onsite, plant‑based position in Dalton, GA.
• Extended hours, evenings, and weekends may be required during outages and critical project activities.
• Infrequent travel may be required for factory acceptance testing and equipment inspections.
• Work includes office responsibilities and field activities involving noise, temperature extremes, heights, confined spaces, and proximity to operating equipment.
• Must be able to perform field inspections, collect equipment data, and support construction acceptance testing.