The Plant Engineer – Environmental Systems is responsible for providing technical and engineering oversight for environmental systems at the coal-fired power generation station, with primary responsibility for the Wet Limestone Slurry Flue Gas Desulfurization System (WFGD). This role serves as the equipment and system owner for assigned areas of the station, with an emphasis on the mechanical performance, reliability, and safe operation of environmental systems. A working knowledge of power plant systems, operating principles, and equipment interfaces is expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of flue gas desulfurization and wastewater treatment process systems, including material handling and conveyor components, lining systems, limestone and reagent systems, dewatering and gypsum handling systems, slurry pumps, vacuum pumps, fluid pumps, piping, and chemical handling systems. The Plant Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the WFGD and associated support systems.
- Provide technical ownership for assigned plant systems and equipment, with emphasis on rotating equipment, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermal performance, and coal-fired power plant operations.
- Investigate plant equipment operational and mechanical issues, lead resolution efforts, support equipment upgrades and modifications, develop new projects, manage project execution, and assist with budget development and cost control.
- Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Administrative groups to effectively use the station Work Management Process and compliance tools to maintain equipment reliability and regulatory compliance within the assigned areas of responsibility.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Technical personnel, and outside contractors on routine maintenance and outage coordination. Maintain an organized, prioritized backlog of work activities necessary to support station objectives.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering with at least five years of experience supporting mechanical equipment in a power plant environment.
- A technical degree with coal-fired power generation experience, demonstrated technical capability, and 10 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
- Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization (WFGD) units and related processes.
- Experience with mechanical equipment commonly found in power plants, including piping systems, valves, and lubrication systems.
- Ability to manage multiple complex site projects simultaneously while maintaining safety, schedule, and budget expectations.
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal performance, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
- Ability to define and perform testing to identify problems, analyze field data, and translate results into practical technical direction for mechanical equipment repairs and system performance improvements.
- Responsible for planning and tracking capital and O&M expenditures for short- and long-term planning requirements.
- Strong leadership, organizational, attention-to-detail, time-management, and pressure-management skills. Effective interpersonal communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, PI/EDS, and DCS are preferred.
- Experience with Emerson Ovation control systems (preferred)
- General software knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint…etc.) and Work Management Software (Maximo).
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.
This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.
