Plant Engineer

Ethosenergy Power Solutions, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Engineer to join their Sacramento facility. This role involves overseeing plant engineering design and capital projects, ensuring environmental and NERC compliance, and providing operational support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical background and a thorough understanding of power plant operations. This position offers a supportive company culture that values employee development and provides a competitive salary range. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the power generation sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

Company Sponsored Perks & Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years in electrical power generation or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in resolving equipment problems.
• Lead RCA and FMEA processes for timely corrective actions.
• Analyze and report on plant performance and condition.

Skills

Power Plant Operations

Electrical Engineering

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Communication Skills

Safety Orientation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BS Degree in Engineering

Associates Degree (AA)

Tools

DCS

Programmable Logic Controllers

Spreadsheets

Databases

Project Software

Job description

EthosEnergy is currently seeking a Plant Engineer for our Sacramento, CA facility. This position will primarily be responsible for plant engineering design, capital projects, environmental compliance, NERC compliance, and operational and maintenance consulting support. Position reports to two sites within the same metropolitan area.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the resolution/prevention of equipment problems. Lead or participate in plant Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes to ensure corrective actions, repairs or modifications are appropriate and timely in their execution.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations personnel to evaluate and resolve equipment issues.
• Periodic maintenance and troubleshooting of the facility’s instrument & control equipment including the DCS, MKVe and other programmable logic controllers.
• Provide comprehensive power plant performance, leadership and support. In particular analyze, monitor and report plant and system performance and condition through assessing operational and maintenance data.
• Develop and or review the Planned Maintenance (PM) activities on all control systems.
• Direct the activities of contractors to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Responsible for troubleshooting plant issues, using technical knowledge in recommending course of action; aptitude for determining causes of failure.
• Identify, evaluate and provide solutions to complex technical problems in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Write project scope and material specifications.
• Provide budgetary support for assigned projects.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• A technical knowledge of Power Plant Operations and Maintenance, performance calculations, and practices.
• Ability to continually maintain the general health of the DCS, Mark Ve, programmable logic controllers and field devices including transmitters, control valves, meters and process analytical devices.
• Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, word-processing and project software.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate complex issues to management and peers clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Aptitude for determining causes of failure.
• Strong Electrical background preferred.
• Safety oriented: Keeps safety in mind always – looks out for the safety of teammates and self.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues as they relate to plant Operations and Maintenance.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an integral plant staff team member.
• Capable of working independently with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a short time frame.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.

Experience

• Progressive work experience in electrical power generation or related fields, 4 years minimum.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BS degree in Engineering (preferred), or Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and/or equivalent relevant power plant experience.
• Strong Mechanical and/or Electrical background preferred.
• A thorough understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of the operations and maintenance components of the plant. A thorough knowledge of chemistry as related to zero liquid discharge systems and power plant operations, as well as environmental and water treatment programs and statutory regulations.
• Understands budgets, bid proposals and contract evaluation.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What We Offer

• Annual Salary Range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000, based on experience and skills set.
• Supportive company culture that values its employees.
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus.
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning.
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs.

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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