Senior Process Engineer

Duke Energy; Edwardsport (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Edwardsport, Indiana is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee process equipment, drive reliability, and implement maintenance strategies at the IGCC facility near Edwardsport.

The role requires a BS in engineering, PE license or eligibility, and 5–6+ years of experience in power generation or related industries; mastery of process safety, troubleshooting, and project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility.
• Minimum 6 years engineering experience or 5 years with PE.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of process equipment and maintenance practices.
• Troubleshoot design, operation and maintenance issues and coordinate with experts.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and interns.
• Prepare reports, calculations, and equipment evaluations.
• Support Process Safety Management activities and risk analyses.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Leadership mentoring

PSM

Project management

Environmental health and safety

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree considered in lieu

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position is located at the IGCC facility near Edwardsport, Indiana. A Senior Process Engineer is responsible for daily oversight of process equipment with emphasis on equipment performance, technical troubleshooting, and communication of required and recommended maintenance practices. Experience with power generation, water treatment, gasification technology, or oil/chemical refining, is preferred. Additionally, this position will assess, propose, and complete improvement projects consistent with departmental goals and participate in the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices for this area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance/troubleshooting in resolving design, operation, and maintenance problems and contact internal and external experts as required.
• Work within a team environment to provide support of plant equipment.
• The successful candidate must possess the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Successful candidate should model Environmental, Health, and Safety principles, focus on unit availability and reliability, and develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems.
• Successful candidate should exhibit willingness to provide leadership and mentoring to less senior engineers and Co-op students.
• Other duties include the preparation of various professional reports and documents such as specifications, calculations, procedures, and equipment evaluations.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, engineering, and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Participation in Process Safety Management activities such as management of change, process hazard analyses, and incident investigations.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Professional Engineering License
• Demonstrated ability to perform process support and field troubleshooting of equipment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with coal gasification and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to create, review and comment on equipment specifications and drawings
• Demonstrated organizational/planning skills, with ability to multi-task and set work priorities
• Demonstrated ability to develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems, while satisfying applicable code requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with craft, supervision, engineering, and management personnel
• Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.
• Experience in the utility and/or process industries is preferred
• Proficient understanding of thermodynamic principles, heat and mass balances, and steam properties.
• Proficient in applying principles of project management.
• Experience with working in a PSM covered facility.
• Adaptable to various work environments and work cultures.
• Willingness to attend training classes to further technical aptitude, as well as conduct training classes to help broaden knowledge base and experience.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with craft, supervision, engineering, and management personnel.

Specific Requirements

• Mandatory Hearing Protection Program
• Ability to satisfactorily meet the physical job requirements including walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, working in hot or cold temperatures, exposure to dust, exposure to noise, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass respiratory physical, and be able to wear all required PPE (including but not limited to full- and half-face respirators and safety harness)
• Work weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts as needed
• This position has a safe working weight restriction of 275 lbs as an essential function of the job.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
• Represented/Union Position No
• Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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