Power Plant Process Engineer 2 4P/157

4P Consulting Inc.; Billingsley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Power Plant Process Engineer to join their team. This role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment and systems in coal-fired or gas power plants. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to work independently in the field. You'll collaborate with multiple plants, providing technical guidance and support for performance improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about enhancing operational efficiency and have a background in engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in power plant operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize power plant equipment and systems.
• Provide technical guidance for performance improvement and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plant Information Systems

Remote Monitoring Tools

Job description

Power Plant Process Engineer

Location: Billingsley, AL

Contract- 1 Year

Job Summary

The Power Plant Engineer is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing power plant equipment and systems. This role requires experience in coal-fired or gas power plants with expertise in pollution control processes, performance monitoring, and field inspections. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in the field, support multiple plants or systems, and provide technical guidance for performance improvement and maintenance planning.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Equipment & System Expertise

• Hands-on experience with coal-fired or gas power plant equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of power plant pollution control processes, including FGD, SCR, ESP, Fabric Filters, MATS, SO₃, etc.
• Experience with performance monitoring, system troubleshooting, and identifying performance issues.
• Proficient in plant information systems/software and remote monitoring tools.
• Perform site walk-downs and equipment inspections to assess system health and efficiency.

Field & Maintenance Support

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating with multiple plants and systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Experience providing outage support, inspections, and repair planning.
• Fieldwork experience with OEM designers such as GE, URS, and Mitsubishi (preferred).

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and communicate technical information.
• Ability to work effectively in a plant environment, interacting with operators, technicians, and leadership.
• Quick adaptability to new processes and system configurations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred (other relevant degrees considered).
• 5 - 7 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience working with outage support, inspections, and repair planning is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing system inefficiencies.
• Ability to work independently while taking initiative on projects and system improvements.
• Effective team collaboration skills to support plant operations and maintenance teams.