Real Time Engineer

PROPWR; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A power generation company in Houston seeks a Real Time Engineer responsible for monitoring power generation equipment performance in real-time and providing troubleshooting support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years of experience in field operations. Applicants should be detail-oriented and skilled in data analysis with tools like PowerBI. This role contributes significantly to operational efficiency and safety within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-years experience in field operations, preferably in the Power Generation field.
• Familiar with electrical, controls and gas interfaces.
• Capable of performing root cause analysis and providing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time data from power generation operations.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field personnel.
• Prepare timely reports and summaries for management.

Skills

Detail oriented

Process driven

Methodical

Collaborative

Agile in decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or related field)

Tools

PowerBI

Grafana

Sophia platforms

Job description

The Real Time Engineer plays a crucial role in the efficient and safe operation of the organization’s power generation operations; monitors and analyzes real-time data from various sources; collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel, and ensures optimal performance and accurate, data-driven decision making within the organization’s tactical operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and intervention on power generation equipment performance in real-time to support field operations.
• Utilize data acquisition platforms to analyze equipment health and detect anomalies to improve availability and reliability.
• Develop and document Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Track and trend key equipment parameters to identify performance deviations and improve long-term reliability.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field personnel to maintain equipment availability.
• Actively participate in incident response activities, including coordinating with field teams, troubleshooting operational issues, and executing corrective measures to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
• Bridge communication between field operations and engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Maintain access to accurate records of operational activities, equipment performance, and incidents. Prepare timely reports and summaries for management, highlighting key findings, trends, and recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to technical reports, reliability dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in monitoring processes, data analysis, and operational support methods.
• Provide real time engineering and troubleshooting of equipment operating in-field with Field Engineering Team.
• Track and report on equipment and site trends to improve reliability and performance.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or related field) preferred.
• 3-years experience in field operations, preferably in the Power Generation field.
• Detail oriented, process driven and methodical.
• Familiar with Cat G3520 Recip Generator Packages.
• Familiar with Solar SMT Turbine Generator Packages.
• Familiar with electrical, controls and gas interfaces.
• Familiar with power distribution equipment and power transformation.
• Familiar with and/or supported AC systems up to 15kV and DC systems up to 120 V.
• Capable of performing root cause analysis and providing corrective actions.
• Experience with visualization platforms such as PowerBI, Grafana and Sophia platforms.
• Experience with multi-gen controller visualization platforms.
• Experience working in a startup environment a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Possess extreme sense of ownership and highly collaborative.
• Responsive, action oriented and agile in decision making.