Plant Engineer, Electrical

Petroplan; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroplan is sourcing an experienced technical leader to oversee plant operations in power generation environments in Texas. The role requires guiding equipment, systems and processes to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency while serving as the primary technical resource for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in power generation or related industrial operations, a strong background in electrical/ mechanical systems, and a proven ability to diagnose complex issues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, plant engineering, field operations, or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation, controls, and plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for plant operations, equipment, systems, and processes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Act as the primary technical resource for internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, and site personnel
• Monitor facility performance and respond to power interruptions, equipment failures, operational upsets, and abnormal operating conditions
• Lead troubleshooting activities and coordinate corrective actions to restore operations safely and efficiently
• Perform root cause analyses for equipment failures, power disruptions, and operational incidents
• Develop incident reports, corrective action plans, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Foster and maintain a strong safety culture throughout plant operations and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, operational standards, customer commitments, and industry best practices
• Oversee maintenance programs, inspections, testing activities, and equipment lifecycle management efforts
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize asset availability and performance
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during commissioning, startup, deployment, and ongoing operations
• Analyze operating data, equipment performance metrics, and reliability trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency, cost performance, and customer satisfaction
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, maintenance documentation, technical procedures, incident investigations, and compliance records
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to operations personnel, maintenance technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Participate in on-call rotations, emergency response activities, and non-standard work schedules as required

Skills

Power generation

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Instrumentation and controls

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

My client is a leading provider of power generation and energy infrastructure solutions, delivering reliable, innovative technologies that support operations in some of the most demanding environments. Through advanced power generation systems, natural gas processing capabilities, and distributed energy solutions, they serve customers across the oil and gas, industrial, utility, and rapidly growing data center sectors.

The organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, innovation, and customer service. They are seeking driven professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are passionate about delivering reliable, high-impact solutions for their customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for plant operations, equipment, systems, and processes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance
• Act as the primary technical resource for internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, and site personnel
• Monitor facility performance and respond to power interruptions, equipment failures, operational upsets, and abnormal operating conditions
• Lead troubleshooting activities and coordinate corrective actions to restore operations safely and efficiently
• Perform root cause analyses for equipment failures, power disruptions, and operational incidents
• Develop incident reports, corrective action plans, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Foster and maintain a strong safety culture throughout plant operations and maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, operational standards, customer commitments, and industry best practices
• Oversee maintenance programs, inspections, testing activities, and equipment lifecycle management efforts
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize asset availability and performance
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during commissioning, startup, deployment, and ongoing operations
• Analyze operating data, equipment performance metrics, and reliability trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency, cost performance, and customer satisfaction
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, maintenance documentation, technical procedures, incident investigations, and compliance records
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to operations personnel, maintenance technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Participate in on-call rotations, emergency response activities, and non-standard work schedules as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, plant engineering, field operations, or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation, controls, and plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to support rotating schedules, emergency response activities, and operational coverage requirements.
• Ability to travel to support multiple facilities, project sites, and customer locations as needed.