Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

Longview-Power-LL; West Van Voorhis (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Power, LLC in Monongalia County, WV, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment to support the 710 MW supercritical coal-fired generating station. You will report to the Reliability and Performance Manager and oversee rotating equipment performance and condition monitoring.

You will collaborate with all departments and station management to plan and execute projects that improve reliability, including steam turbines, pumps, valves, piping, and plant auxiliaries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rotating equipment performance and condition monitoring at Longview Power's 710 MW supercritical coal-fired plant.
• Plan and execute projects that improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Provide technical support for mechanical devices, steam turbines, pumps, valves, piping, supports and plant auxiliaries.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Mechanical engineering

Equipment monitoring

Project planning

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Engineering

Description

The Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Reliability and Performance Manager and is responsible for managing rotating equipment at Longview. This position will work closely with all departments, and station management in monitoring equipment condition, and the planning and execution projects that improve the condition and reliability of the facility. The primary function of the Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer will be involved in but not limited to System and Plant performance, Mechanical Devices, Components, Steam Turbines, Pumps, Valves, Piping, Supports, Material Handling Equipment, and Plant Auxiliaries. This person will use engineering principles to provide technical support for the Longview Power 710 MW Supercritical Coal Fired Generating Station.

Position Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

About the Organization

Longview Power plant is a 700 MW net electric power generating facility selling the power to the wholesale market and having an interconnection to First Energy and PJM. the objective of Longview Power, LLC is to provide "clean" reliable and sustainable power generation.

The Longview Power plant site is approximately 225 acres located in Monongalia County in the community of Fort Martin, approximately four (4) miles north of Morgantown and one (1) mile south of the Pennsylvania State line.

The plant utilizes a supercritical pulverized coal once through boiler. Longview can use over 2 million tons of coal per year, provided by an outside supplier, and brought to the power plant by a combination of barge and trucking. The coal can be diverted to either a site coal storage or directly to the boiler house. The storage pile is managed on site to maintain operations during fuel transport interruptions.

The plant uses low NOx burners and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides; injects hydrated lime to remove acid gasses; a fabric filter baghouse to collect particulates, and flue gas desulfurization, using limestone, to remove sulfur dioxide and mercury.

Process water is supplied to Longview from Dunkard Creek Water Treatment Systems. The water undergoes a filtration process and reverse osmosis and is piped to the Longview site. The water pipe extends approximately 5.5 miles.

This position is currently accepting applications.