Real Time Engineer

PROPWR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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.
• Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, Sophia platforms.

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.
• Track and trend key parameters to identify deviations and improve reliability.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting support to field personnel.
• Coordinate with field teams to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
• Bridge communication between field operations and engineering teams.
• Prepare timely reports and management summaries with key findings.
• Contribute to reliability dashboards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in monitoring processes and data analysis.
• Provide real-time engineering support with Field Engineering Team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Process driven

Methodical

Collaborative

Agile in decision making

Ownership & collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Education

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

Tools

PowerBI

Grafana

Sophia platforms

AC up to 15kV / DC up to 120V

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.