Plant Engineer

Location: Rock Falls, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

As the Plant Engineer you will be responsible for all environmental emissions compliance and reporting, permitting activities, and safety training at Nelson Energy Center. This position reports to the Plant Manager and is part of a management team that is responsible for the safe, efficient, fiscally sound and environmentally conscientious operation and maintenance of the facility, including all supporting properties and equipment.

About the Site

Nelson Energy Center is a nominal 600 MW combined cycle power generation facility using GE’s 7FA gas turbine platform. The facility is located in Rock Falls, Illinois.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Plant Engineer are the technical support of Invenergy’s thermal gas fired power plants, evaluate plant performance and initiate corrective action and provide maintenance support and recommendations.

The Plant Engineer is a direct report to the Plant Manager, and is responsible for the following:

• Ownership of all plant permits, sampling and testing requirements associated with these permits, and reporting to the applicable regulators.

• Interaction with local, state and federal regulators to resolve permit issues.

• Perform engineering analysis and develops recommendations to improve or maintain generating plant efficiency, reliability, safety and cost performance.

• Administer HRSG/Steam Piping code (ASME/ANSI) repair program.

• Administer natural gas pipeline reliability, safety and compliance program. Develop and administer the in-house training of plant personnel on required gas pipeline safety.

• Monitor and evaluate plant performance and initiates corrective action (plant performance monitoring). Administer plant performance testing and compile results.

• Provide technical support to contractors and the station staff as needed to address technical problems and support operations/outage planning and scheduling activities. 

• Act as administrator for the station technical library files and effectively manage these support systems.

• Provide input to the Plant Manager on all combined cycle technical issues including CT, ST and HRSG equipment.

• To act in the capacity of the Duty Manager in rotation with other management staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Preferable in electrical, mechanical, controls or environmental engineering.

• Ability to learn and use key programs for evaluating plant performance.

• Ability to handle daily communication of expectations, provide feedback and work collaboratively with plant staff.

• High degree of flexibility and the capacity to work in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and very strong interpersonal skills are essential.

• Five (5) years experience with a strong working knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance is preferred.

• 7FA combined cycle and/or combustion turbine experience including LTSA experience is preferred.

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS) skills to include troubleshooting and an in depth understanding of control system logic is preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company. 

$82,000.00 - $134,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 10% - 25%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.