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

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general staff engineering support including development and implementation of MM&CAPEX projects, plant project scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue improvement and cost reduction and project technical lead.

Essential Functions

• Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits
• Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation
• Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies
• Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity
• Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects
• Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs
• Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization
• Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps

Other Responsibilities

• May act as Emergency Response Coordinator
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering or related field
• Five (5) years power plant maintenance or related experience, including hands‑on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine‑generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred
• Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months
• Strong organizational and project management skills working with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and contractors
• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations
• Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and walkways and work in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time