Power Plant Engineer

Brooksource; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Power Plant Performance Engineer for a long-term contract role in Alabama. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge power generation technologies and involves performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing plant systems to ensure compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in power generation, particularly in coal-fired or gas plants, and will thrive in an autonomous work environment where impactful decision-making is encouraged. Join a stable and supportive team dedicated to enhancing operational performance in the energy sector.

Benefits

Long-term contract opportunity

Stable work environment

Career growth potential

Autonomous work environment

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in power plant operations or engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in power plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze power plant performance for efficiency improvements.
• Troubleshoot plant systems and equipment for optimal operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Performance monitoring

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plant information systems/software

Remote monitoring tools

Job description

Job Title: Power Plant Performance Engineer (Long-Term Contract)

Job Type: Long-Term Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Power Plant Performance Engineer for a long-term contract position in Billingsley, AL. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in power generation systems, preferably within coal-fired or gas power plants. This role involves performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing plant equipment and pollution control systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor and analyze power plant performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
2. Troubleshoot plant systems, equipment, and pollution control processes such as FGD, SCR, ESP, Fabric Filters, MATS, SO3, etc.
3. Utilize plant information systems/software and remote monitoring for performance tracking.
4. Conduct site walk-downs and equipment inspections to assess system conditions.
5. Provide outage support, inspections, and repair planning to optimize plant performance.
6. Collaborate with OEM designers (GE, URS, Mitsubishi) for equipment assessments and improvements.
7. Work independently across multiple plant locations, making data-driven recommendations.
8. Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
2. 5-7 years of experience in power plant operations or engineering.
3. Strong troubleshooting skills in power plant equipment and system performance.
4. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple plant sites.
5. Experience in fieldwork, system inspections, and outage planning.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a plant environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with OEM systems from GE, URS, Mitsubishi, etc.
2. Hands-on experience in outage support, repair planning, and performance issue resolution.

Why Join Us?

1. Long-term contract opportunity with a stable work environment.
2. Work with cutting-edge power generation technologies.
3. Autonomous work environment with impactful decision-making opportunities.
4. Competitive compensation and career growth potential in the energy sector.