Principal Mechanical Equipment and Glovebox Design Engineer Enercon services Inc
Kennewick, WA30+ days ago
- $120,000–$185,000 Per Year
- Full-time
- Employee
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*This position is located onsite in Boardman, Oregon.
SUMMARY
As a Plant Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in solving complex operational challenges, supporting capital improvements, and driving engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This is a high-impact role where yourexpertisedirectly supports grid reliability and long-term asset health.
This role requires specializedexpertiseto effectively manage andmaintaincritical site programs. Welding program experience is essential, and the ability to hold or obtain NDE Level II certification is a key requirement. Additionally, knowledge of plant Chemistry programs would provide significant added value and further strengthen operational reliability.Experience in project management or project management programs will be necessary to function efficiently in this role.
You will:
Provide functional andeconomicalengineering solutions to operations and maintenance problems through the improvement and maintenance of plant safety, reliability,efficiency,and regulatory compliance in a responsible and progressive manner. Provides engineered solutions for new plants and retrofit of existing generation facilities. Maintains and improves the operation, reliability,safety,and regulatory compliance of the company’s generating resources. Plant maintenance engineering consists of all applicable engineering disciplines.
Join a team responsible formaintainingand improving the reliability, safety, and performance of critical generation assets.
We’rehiring for a position open to both Plant Maintenance Engineer (P2) and Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer (P3) candidates. The level will bedeterminedbased on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, anddemonstratedskillsduring the interview process.
Plant Maintenance Engineer (P2)
Engineering StandardsMaintains currency instate-of-the-artengineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects. Applies knowledge of engineering solutions to resolve plant operations andmaintenanceengineering problems. Applies knowledge of the plant and plant control systems and processes. Applies knowledge of codes and standards and applies engineering theories and concepts in expanding professional knowledge of plant operations and maintenance engineering principles.
Engineering ProductionPrepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables;leadssmaller project teams. Develops maintenance engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes, regulatory requirements andfollowsoundengineeringpractice. Contributessubstantially tothe maintenance of plantdesign basisdocuments.
Project CoordinationAssigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information andprovidesprofessional guidance in executing project tasks. Provides complex design, construction, operation,maintenanceor testing elements in support of plant maintenance engineering needs; contributes to capital budget and job estimates.
Knowledge SharingShares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; mayassistwith mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions. Supports and develops training of other engineers and crews on operations and maintenance practices and requirements.
Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer (P3)
Engineering StandardsMaintains currency instate-of-the-artengineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues when requested. Supports plant improvements with extended knowledge of maintenance engineering principles and local codes and standards. Applies knowledge to investigate,identifyand clearly define plant problems and applies knowledge of the plant and plant control systems and processes todetermineand deliver engineering improvements on proposed equipment and systems. Provides technical guidance and support to other engineers and contractors.
Engineering ProductionPrepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity. Develops and provides quality assurance reviews of maintenance engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and follow sound engineeringpractice. Maintains and reviews plant design basis documents.
Project CoordinationActively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, includingrepresentingthe team to interdepartmental and external (regulatory) stakeholders. Plans,developsand coordinates projects with complex design, construction, operation,maintenanceor testing elements in support of plant maintenance engineering projects. Providesaccuratecapital budget and job estimates.
Knowledge SharingServes as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource management strategy. Develops and delivers training of other engineers and crews on operations and maintenance practices andrequirements. Provides and coordinates updates on critical safety and reliability topics to operations personnel.Participatesin industry-related events for the purposes of benchmarking and learning about best practices.
Education / Experience / Certifications
Education
P2 & P3: Requires a bachelor’s degree in any applicable engineering discipline.ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
Experience
P2:Typicallytwo or more yearsinengineering.P3:Typicallyfive or more years in engineering, or four or more years in related field withPElicense.
Certifications
P2: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exama plus;may bebased upon role.P3: Professional Engineering (PE)licensea plus;may bebased upon role.
Validdriverslicense
MinimumCompetencies
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and ability to interpret engineering deliverable content
Knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures
Industry knowledge andtechnologytrends
Knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures
Knowledge of construction feasibility
Knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Knowledge of project controls and estimates
Knowledge of plant mechanical, electrical and control systems
Ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information,policiesand reports
General Competencies
Accuracy skills
Knowledge of the utility industry
Organization and prioritization skills
Decision-making skills
Written and oral communication skills
Individual and group presentation skills
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level
P2: Intermediate
P3:Substantial
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule / Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch scheduleAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendanceAbility to work shift scheduleAbility to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory- Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory- Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough,unevenor rocky surfaces)
Environment
OfficePlantField
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
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