Senior Combustion Systems Engineer

OG&E; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company seeks a Senior Combustion Systems Engineer to lead design, analysis, and reporting for new facilities or maintenance of existing ones. You will resolve equipment issues, perform field investigations, and coordinate design aspects into projects.

The role involves preparing plans, evaluating life cycle costs, and reviewing engineering standards while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety compliance across tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (PE preferred) with 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Engineering Technology degree with 7 years related experience (5 years as an Engineer).
• Lead Engineer: Bachelor's in Engineering with 6 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for maintenance of boiler and large rotating equipment.
• Mentor engineers and engineering interns.
• Prepare and review contractor Scope of Work for testing and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Perform field inspections to ensure projects meet scope and design standards.
• Promote a safety culture in line with EHS procedures and design standards.
• Prepare engineering analyses for small to routine projects including design calculations and life cycle cost.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Field investigations

Boiler/steam turbine knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

SAP PM

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Job Title: Senior Combustion Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 2276

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73101-0321

Job Description: JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Engineer Field Senior or Engineer Lead
• Job Code: 129358 or 125857
• Job Grade: 58 or 59

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring for either a Senior Field Engineer or a Lead Engineer baseon on candidates' qualifications.

Develops plans and specifications, performs analysis, and provides reports on assigned tasks involving design and construction of new facilities or operation and maintenance of existing facilities. Technically involved in the resolution of equipment and operational problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, performing design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides subject matter expertise and engineering support for the maintenance of boiler and/or steam turbines and other large rotating equipment.
• Maintains Mechanical Integrity maintenance programs for critical equipment.
• Mentors company engineers and engineering interns.
• Prepares and reviews elements of contractor Scope of Work regarding testing and maintenance of plant equipment and materials.
• Performs job-in-process inspections to assure maintenance projects are properly conducted per Scope of Work.
• Responsible to promote a safety culture by modeling behaviors consistent with IIF (Incident and Injury Free).
• Supports company safety programs and initiatives by following all EHS and Operating procedures and adhering to established design standards.
• Prepares engineering analysis for small/routine projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
• Assists upper level engineers as directed while developing specialized engineering skills.
• Conducts surveys to gather field data.
• Prepare and interpret schematics, drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
• Reviews and critiques proposed changes to engineering standards, policies and guidelines.
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.
• Functions as quality inspector or defines quality requirements on engineering designs and projects.

  REQUIREMENTS

  Senior Field Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or PE & 5 years directly related engineering experience (which may include non-Engineer exp such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Technician exp. This type of exp will be counted at half rate) Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology and 7 years directly related experience (at least 5 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer.)

  Lead Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 6 years related engineering experience (at least 4 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.)

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Candidate’s preferred qualifications would have either an emphasis on Boiler Combustion, on Rotating Equipment, or a hybrid (detailed or general) of both.

  Combustion Emphasis

  • Experience with combustion and boiler performance, pulverizers, boiler pumps and fans.
  • Experience providing combustion testing and tuning support for gas fired boiler systems.
  • Experience advising routine monitoring of coal fired boiler systems operation, including testing and tuning of assets required to prepare and control a pulverized coal fuel system.
  • Experience providing technical guidance for both bottom ash and fly ash system performance.
  • Experience providing support and direction to operations and maintenance departments regarding pulverizer, burner, and ash handling system control and maintenance.
  • Experience interfacing with plant engineering and operations staff to educate and train members in system operation and control.

  Rotating Equipment Emphasis

  • Experience providing engineering and technical support for steam turbines and other large rotating equipment (e.g. pumps, compressors, fans, gas turbines, etc.).
  • Knowledge of vibration, balancing and alignment techniques of rotating equipment.
  • Experience with turbine/generator vibration analysis and balancing.
  • Experience troubleshooting Power Plant equipment such as Steam Turbines, Turbine Valves, Boiler Feed Pumps, Boiler Feed Pump Steam Turbines, Circulating Water Pumps, Forced Draft Fans, and Gas Turbines.
  • Experience with Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI).
  • Knowledge of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  • May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.
  • May be required to work non-standard work schedules.
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
  • May require travel.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS

  General Requirements

  • Occasionally:Pushing
  • Occasionally:Pulling
  • Occasionally:Climbing
  • Occasionally:Balancing
  • Occasionally:Stooping
  • Occasionally:Kneeling
  • Occasionally:Crouching
  • Occasionally:Crawling
  • Occasionally:Reaching
  • Occasionally:Handling
  • Occasionally:Grasping
  • Occasionally:Feeling
  • Occasionally:Repetitive Motions
  • Frequently:Standing
  • Frequently:Walking
  • Frequently:Sitting
  • Frequently:Talking
  • Frequently:Hearing
  • Frequently:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

  Lifting & Other Weight Requirements

  • Occasionally:Lifting up to 25 lbs
  • Occasionally:Carrying up to 25 lbs

  SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

  • Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
  • The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;
  • Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;
  • The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

  • Able to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
  • Self motivated.
  • Team Player.
  • Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse personalities.
  • Strong project leadership skills.
  • Ability to work within stringent deadlines.
  • In depth knowledge and experience in multiple engineering initiatives.
  • Able to work without supervision and make independent decisions.

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License)

  HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

  • Pre-Employment Drug Screen
  • Pre-Employment Physical
  • Exams position specific - Consult Health & Safety
  • This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

  SALARY RANGE

  $96,262 - $141,149