Plant Optimization Project Engineer

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in Reno, NV, seeks a staff engineer to support MM&CAPEX projects, plant scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue enhancement and cost reduction, and to serve as project technical lead.

You will develop process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits, manage scope, budget and schedule, evaluate inefficiencies, and assist with contractor bids and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical engineering or related field.
• Five years power plant maintenance or related experience.
• PE registration preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a diverse team.
• High initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and confidentiality.
• Excellent English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits.
• Manage process improvement projects including scope, budget, schedule, and financial justification.
• Evaluate causes of equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies.
• Develop cost-effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity.
• Assess and obtain contractor bids for specific projects.
• Assist with planning and coordinating equipment upgrades, modifications and repairs.
• Participate in engineering and design review for plant optimization.
• Travel to and work in all plant areas as required.
• May act as Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Power plant maintenance experience

Project management

Initiative/independence

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

BS in mechanical/industrial/chemical engineering or related field

Job description

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in Reno, NV, seeks a staff engineer to support MM&CAPEX projects, plant scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue enhancement and cost reduction, and to serve as project technical lead.

You will develop process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits, manage scope, budget and schedule, evaluate inefficiencies, and assist with contractor bids and equipment upgrades.