Chemical Power Plant Engineer

Job Purpose:

Provide technical support for Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Review O&M data to ensure proper, safe, efficient and reliable generation. Manage projects including plant modifications and improvements while directing OUC labor and contractors.

Primary Functions:

• Develop and write technical specifications and scope for plant projects, maintain project budgets, assist Purchasing with Request for Proposals (RFPs) and provide engineering evaluation for bid documents.
• Provide technical support for O&M; review plant data to ensure accurate, safe and efficient generation;
• Supervise plant modifications, improvements, and OUC craft labor and contractors during all project phases;
• Write and develop technical specifications for plant projects;
• Assist Purchasing with RFPs, bid documents, vendor evaluations and negotiations.
• Prepare justification of plant projects based on criteria such as safety, environmental, changes in technology, economic analysis, and efficiency improvements;
• Review and implement plans, drawings, specifications, safety procedures and Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) requirements, schedules, update equipment manuals, review and maintain inventory levels , billing and invoices and contractual performance and manage contracts regarding technical and commercial aspect;
• Inspect fluid analysis test results, Non-Destructive Examination tests, vibrations tests, emission, boiler and scrubber chemistry, etc. to ensure best practices are current on equipment conditions;
• Troubleshoot plant processes to identify root cause and repair process ;
• Generate budget proposals and justifications for management and the Capital Review Committee when necessary;
• Perform other duties as assigned.