Power Plant Process Engineer

Power Plant Process Engineer 1/2/3 Level

Location-Billingsley, AL 36006

Client
- Alabama Power

Contract- 2 Year

10+ Years in a related engineering field (preferred)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical
, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution (required)

The Senior Power Plant Process Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert supporting multiple coal-fired and/or gas-fired power generation facilities. The role requires in-depth technical expertise in performance monitoring, systems troubleshooting, and pollution control processes. This position involves substantial fieldwork and requires an individual who can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Monitor and analyze power plant performance across multiple facilities to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Conduct plant walkdowns, system inspections, and equipment condition assessments.
• Evaluate and support air quality control systems, including:
  • Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
  • Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)
  • Fabric Filters
  • Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)
  • SO₃ mitigation systems
• Provide outage planning and inspection support including coordination of repairs.
• Collaborate with OEM vendors (e.g., GE, URS, Mitsubishi) during equipment inspections and upgrades.
• Utilize plant information and remote monitoring systems for data collection and performance analytics.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to plant personnel and management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and technological advancements in power generation and pollution control.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the power generation industry (preferred).
• Proven experience supporting multiple plant sites or systems.
• Expertise in power plant equipment and control systems.
• Strong proficiency in using plant performance monitoring tools and information systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities for plant equipment and processes.
• Capable of independently managing site visits, inspections, and technical analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and plant configurations.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic field environment with limited supervision.
• Experience in outage support, including planning and repair oversight, is highly desirable.