Plant Engineer - Kiowa

Tenaska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the operations of a power generating facility. This role involves providing daily reports, coordinating compliance with NERC standards, and ensuring the plant operates at maximum availability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with at least six years of experience in power generation and transmission systems. You will play a key role in enhancing plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting environmental compliance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about energy management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in power generating facilities operations.
• Strong skills in energy scheduling and plant performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily reports on plant output and assist in dispatching.
• Monitor plant performance and ensure compliance with NERC standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Provide Energy Offtaker with a daily report on the maximum available output of the plant. This report will be used to schedule energy out of the facility for the following day.

Review the week-ahead and day-ahead energy schedules from Energy Offtaker and assist the Operations Manager in dispatching the plant including the determination of operating status for each unit.

Coordinate compliance with all applicable NERC standards and requirements for the plant. Participate in corporate NERC compliance committee activities.

Oversee the annual capacity test to be used to determine the annual contract capacity of the plant.

Provide contract administration for the Power Purchase Agreement and ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Support Omaha in preparing monthly invoices to Energy Offtaker.

Track and manage the availability of the plant on a daily basis. Ensure the plant is operated in a manner to maximize availability. Identify operations and maintenance problems that prevent the plant from achieving the availability targets in the PPA.

Monitor and track the performance of the control system and the operation of the plant with regard to generation imbalance. Ensure procedures for contacting the interconnected utilities of Notice Events are followed and that the facility does not incur any Penalty Events. Monitor the performance of the plant with regard to the applicable regional transmission operating guidelines (transmission grid, market, etc.) and identify any potential problems.

Monitor and track the thermodynamic performance of the plant using the on-line performance monitor. Track and trend performance of components including individual gas turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine, large pumps, condenser, and cooling tower.

Investigate performance problems and work with the Operations and Maintenance Managers to correct plant performance issues including instrument calibration.

Complete special projects as required by the Plant Manager and Corporate Operations Department.

Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required.

Must possess a valid, in-state motor vehicle operator’s license at all times.

Supportive Job Functions:

Assist the Operations and Maintenance Managers in troubleshooting problems at the plant.

Assist the Operations Manager with administration of environmental compliance reporting requirements.

Provide engineering expertise for outages and plant betterment projects.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Must be able to handle multiple job assignments on a daily basis while meeting divisional objectives and deadlines. Strong time-management and teamwork skills necessary.

Strong analytical/business-case skills necessary.

Must have strong leadership, motivational, and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to large groups.

Education and Experience:

BS in Engineering with six (6) or more years of experience in the operations of power generating facilities and transmission systems, including exposure to combined cycle or steam cycle plants. Demonstrated skills in energy scheduling, plant performance improvement, and transmission grid operation. History of development of innovative and creative problem-solving approaches to improving various aspects of facility performance including technical and business.

Physical Demands:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Vision: Must be able to read reports and use computer.
2. Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.
3. Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk to various areas throughout the plant.
4. Bending/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to bend, stoop or kneel down to work with equipment or materials. Must be able to work in confined spaces.
5. Stair/Ladder Climbing: Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders on equipment at the plant. Must be able to walk on platforms at high altitudes (80 feet or higher).
6. Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and pull or push equipment or materials. Moderate over-head reaching and lifting and grasping is necessary.
7. Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system.

Working Conditions:

Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with probable weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. Position will require on-call status. Protective clothing and equipment is required for plant site.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening; and random drug screening during employment. Extensive smoking restrictions exist in and around the facility.

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