Plant Engineer

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Frederickson (WA); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc is seeking an experienced Site Engineer in Frederickson, Washington. The role focuses on monitoring plant performance and contributing to project planning while acting as the site NERC Compliance Officer.

Ideal candidates will possess an engineering degree and 4 years of experience, including 2 years in a plant setting. The position offers a salary between $83,400 and $125,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of engineering practice, including 2 years in an operating plant setting.
• Experience equivalencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and heat balance for output and efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to project planning and execution through all phases.
• Act as site NERC Compliance Officer.

Skills

Strong communication skills (written, spoken)

Advanced understanding of pressure piping and vessel design

Understanding of maintenance processes in industrial settings

Education

Completed engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or closely related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and heat balance for continual output and efficiency improvements.
• Review, understand, apply, and develop internal engineering guidelines, procedures, and standards at the site level in coordination with corporate engineering teams as required.
• Contribute to project planning and execution through all phases including front‑end input and post‑implementation support.
• Work collaboratively with corporate engineering team members and build strong relationships with other work groups to integrate sound asset engineering practices into day‑to‑day and long‑term efforts of Capital Power.
• Act as site NERC Compliance Officer to report and interface with the Capital Power Compliance Team and external stakeholders.
• Own the Management of Change program at the site level.
• Provide O&M feedback to the engineering group to advance the creation of effective solutions to facility issues.
• Evaluate the economic benefits of proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations of alternate solutions.
• Recommend and implement safe and effective engineering solutions relating to plant emissions, control systems, equipment failure, equipment optimization, etc.
• Obtain Out‑Plant Operator qualification for this plant.
• Improve technical and management skillset through formal and informal training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Completed engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process or other closely related engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering practice, including at least 2 years of dedicated experience in an operating plant setting. Experience equivalencies may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Advanced understanding of pressure piping and vessel design, maintenance and compliance to codes and standards and/or rotating equipment and related engineering/technical knowledge (vibration, lube, thermography).
• Thorough understanding of maintenance processes, methods, and techniques as they apply in an industrial setting, focusing on power plant systems.
• Strong communication skills (written, spoken).

Working Conditions

Plant based.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay range: $83,400 - $125,000 USD (determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity).
• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.
• Safety‑sensitive position requires clearance of a pre‑employment drug test and adherence to the Fit for Duty program.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America required.
• Candidate will undergo education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power is an equal‑opportunity employer.