Process Tuner Field Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,800 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Process Tuner Field Engineer. This role involves advanced process tuning for plant operations and requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of power plant operations, particularly in boiler processes. The company offers a competitive salary ranging from $82,800 to $165,000, with excellent benefits and a commitment to employee growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of field engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of various power plant controls and operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced process tuning for boiler processes.
• Supervise Field Engineer personnel and manage service projects.
• Develop startup and tuning activities for major retrofit projects.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Process tuning

Power plant operations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ovation DCS

Job description

If you are a Field Service Engineering with boiler experience and looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting Process Tuner Field Engineer opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team! This role is based in our Houston, TX, but open to remote if you have previous process tuner and Ovation DCS experience and willing to travel 80%.

This key contributor will play a major role in managing resources associated with the development and generation of our service & field projects business. You will also provide matrix supervision to a large group of Field Engineer personnel in handling all aspects of these businesses in dealing with customers in the power industry.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide advanced process tuning for Boiler or BOP processes.
• Work with plant operations teams, while at site, to ensure effective tuning of plant processes for optimized productivity of steam and electricity.
• Develop and implement startup and tuning activities for major retrofit projects.
• Generate and store tuning reports for all site tuning.
• Work with stimulation group to startup and tune high fidelity systems for different customer units.
• Conduct site acceptance and performance testing for major retrofit projects to meet contractual performance targets.
• Apply highly specialized knowledge and skills in an advisory or technical assistant role to engineering and management teams on complex technical or related problems.
• Contact customers to review and promote their needs for service, maintenance contracts, system adds, and stand-alone system requirements.
• Develop and advise the implementation of "engineered system" projects or system adds using current and non-current technologies.
• Provide project management on large projects during installation, start-up, or where it is required to supervise our subcontractors (such as system installers).
• Provide recommendations for hiring of Field Engineers and participate in interviews, performance evaluations, etc.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve customer warranty and policy claims. This requires an in-depth knowledge of the obligations and restrictions set forth by warranties and policies so that claims can be settled promptly and efficiently.

Who You Are:

You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals or teams to perform at higher levels.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical degree.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of field engineering related experience.
• Strong understanding of power plant operation and controls.
• Strong understanding of control schemes for Boiler and Turbine on conventional and combined cycle plants as well as water treatment and renewable power generating facilities.
• Demonstrated experience tuning conventional, combined cycle, or renewable plants.
• Willingness and ability to travel 80% of time, primarily in North America.
• Capable of displaying a high degree of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and competence in day-to-day technical activities. Recognized as an authority in the industry and have demonstrated competence in related fields.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Previous Ovation DCS experience.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $82,800 - $165,000, annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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