Project Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat, headquartered in Reno, NV, seeks an experienced engineer to support MM&CAPEX projects, optimize plant performance, and drive cost reductions. The role covers project scoping, financial justification, and coordinating contractor bids across geothermal and recovered energy plants.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 5+ years in power plant maintenance, with PE registration preferred or achievable within a year. Occasional travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, chemical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of power plant maintenance experience with cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine generators and control systems.
• Professional Engineering registration preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MM&CAPEX projects and plant optimization initiatives.
• Define scope, budget, schedule, and financial justification for projects.
• Identify causes of equipment inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Coordinate bids and manage contractor selections for upgrades.
• Travel to plants as needed and supervise safety/compliance during work.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we’re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.

We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.

Join a team that’s giving new life to the future of our planet.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Reno

Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe