Plant Engineer, Electrical Engineer

VoltaGrid; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is looking for a Plant Engineer in San Antonio, TX, to oversee technical, operational, reliability, and safety performance at a power generation facility. The engineer will act as the senior authority on-site to maintain equipment integrity and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with over 5 years of experience in power generation and a strong safety mindset. The role includes providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, plant engineering, field operations, or related technical environments.
• Strong understanding of power generation systems, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, controls, instrumentation, and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for plant operations, equipment, systems, and processes.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to power interruptions, equipment failures, and operational abnormalities.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate corrective actions to restore service safely and efficiently.

Job description

Location

Field Office & Plant Sites - San Antonio TX

Department

Operations Engineering

Reports To

Operations Engineering Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

The Plant Engineer is responsible for the technical, operational, reliability, and safety performance of a designated power generation facility or operational site. Acting as the senior engineering authority on‑site, this role ensures reliable plant operations, maintains equipment integrity, supports customer requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, uptime, and operational excellence. The Plant Engineer serves as the primary technical liaison between VoltaGrid, plant personnel, and the customer while providing leadership in troubleshooting, reliability improvement, maintenance optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for plant operations, equipment, systems, and processes. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer representatives and site personnel.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to power interruptions, equipment failures, and operational abnormalities.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate corrective actions to restore service safely and efficiently.
• Conduct root cause analysis for power disruptions, equipment failures, and operational incidents.
• Develop corrective action plans, incident reports, and reliability improvement recommendations.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Oversee maintenance activities, inspections, testing programs, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and asset availability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during commissioning, deployment, and plant operations.
• Analyze plant operating data, reliability trends, and equipment performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, cost performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, maintenance records, technical procedures, incident investigations, and compliance documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to plant personnel, technicians, contractors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Support rotational coverage, emergency response, and non‑standard working hours as needed.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, plant engineering, field operations, or related technical environments.
• Strong understanding of power generation systems, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, controls, instrumentation, and plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong safety mindset with knowledge of industrial safety practices, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operational deadlines.
• Ability to support rotational scheduling and coverage of other plants as needed.
• Ability to travel to other VoltaGrid facilities and customer locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering credentials.
• Prior power generation experience.
• Industry‑specific certifications.
• Experience leading site operations, maintenance activities, commissioning, deployment, or reliability programs.
• Customer‑facing experience in an industrial, energy, or power generation environment.

Other Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.