Power House Engineer — ESOP & Reliability Lead

Life Cycle Engineering; Port Wentworth (GA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Excellent medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Résumé du poste

Life Cycle Engineering seeks a Power House Engineer in Georgia to lead boiler house maintenance, drive reliability, and improve asset life for sugar manufacturing assets.

You will oversee maintenance activities, implement predictive maintenance, and coordinate across departments to ensure safe, reliable plant operations in a heavy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of related experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in operation and/or maintenance of high pressure steam boilers (gas, oil, coal, biomass).
• Boiler Operator License (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of boiler systems, safety protocols, and relevant codes (ASME, NBIC).
• Effective communication and ability to work in the field.

Responsabilités

• Provide SME leadership for maintenance activities on boilers, turbines, pumps, and related systems.
• Monitor boiler water, chemical and fuel levels for optimal performance.
• Inspect equipment and identify defects; diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance; conduct risk assessments.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance to align boiler activities with plant needs.
• Manage PM program implementation and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Maintain equipment records in CMMS with current drawings and SOPs.

Connaissances

Maintenance leadership

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Field work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.



Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.


• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.


• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.



Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.


• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.


• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

• The Power House Engineer is part of the Process Operation Department. The engineer provides initiative-taking leadership, direction, single point accountability and technical expertise required to achieve and sustain optimum reliability, maintainability, and useful life for sugar manufacturing assets.


• The primary role of the Utilities Engineer is to manage the department's maintenance activities, to improve asset reliability through the elimination of repetitive failures, and to improve asset capacity through design and application reviews.


• Manage the activities necessary to ensure that equipment/assets are designed, fabricated, installed, operated and maintained in a way that provides the desired performance in a safe, environmentally protected, and reliable fashion

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance services; function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all maintenance activities for boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, water and steam lines, valves, and related systems.


• Monitor boiler water, chemical and fuel levels for optimal performance.


• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials periodically to identify defects and potential issues.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous, reliable operation.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Conduct risk assessments and maintain documentation.


• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and other departments to align boiler activities with plant needs.


• Document all operational activities, maintenance actions, and safety measures.


• Stay updated on technical advances, regulatory changes, and best practices in boiler house operations.


• Follow the Work Management Process and overview the planned and emergency maintenance activities.


• Assure the PM program is diligently implemented and that Predictive Maintenance technologies (oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, electric motor testing, etc.) are correctly applied on sugar manufacturing assets.


• Participate in the Management of Change (MOC) program to initiate, review, and implement process changes which improve safety, efficiency, or reliability for Power House equipment.


• Perform studies on equipment failures and present solution(s) to management. Prepare diagrams, drawings, charts, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems and recommending solutions.


• Provide investigative and problem-solving services as well as technical support to operation, in the areas of engineering, maintenance and plant operation.


• Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer in performing Root Cause Analysis on significant Reliability issues.


• Suggest changes to equipment maintenance plans based on failure modes, historical data, reliability principles, and best practices.


• Facilitate Equipment Criticality strategy formulation and ranking sessions.


• Manage Equipment Records and assures current data are loaded in the CMMS, and technical library: BOMs, Drawings, SOP's, etc.


• Drive the parts inventory optimization process.


• Provide project management for Capital Projects; supervise the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.


• Assist with annual and multi-annual operating and capital budget preparation and monitor maintenance costs.


• Train and develop the skills and capabilities of the boiler house operators.


• Assume role of relief Utilities Manager when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited institution.


• 5 years of related experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, like ours - Sugar, Oil/Gas, Power Plant, Chemicals, Pulp/Paper, bulk food, etc.)


• Experience in Operation and/or Maintenance of High Pressure Steam Boilers (Gas, Oil, Coal, Biomass)


• The following are the preferred qualifications:


• Boiler Operator License


• Strong technical knowledge of boiler systems, mechanics, and safety protocols.


• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, NBIC in utility contexts.)


• Effective communication skills for coordinating with teams and stakeholders.


• Physically capable of field work and ability to work in a confined or hazardous spaces

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, and standing; frequent periods of prolonged sitting may be required.


• Maneuvering around tight spaces in a shipboard environment.


• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.


• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.



Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options


• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave


• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code


• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels


• Free access to online training library including certification preparation


• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.



Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting


• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment


• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance


• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
  
  This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.



Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options


• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave


• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code


• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels


• Free access to online training library including certification preparation


• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.



Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.