Chief Engineer - US

Chief Engineer

Location:

Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)

Client:
Quest Global/IHI Power Service Corp

Duration:
Contact/Fulltime

Job description:

• The Chief Engineer will provide engineering and technical support to oversee the engineering function at our O&M facilities and any contracted engineers assigned to projects.
• Provide necessary technical support for all related work for bid specification, evaluation of vendor/contractor bid proposals, monitoring of contractor work performance to assure contract compliance, plant troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control equipment, programs, and issues.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for the fleet management and engineering teams to empower and develop future company engineering leaders. Network with consultants and vendors to leverage industry expertise to be shared with the fleet.
• Evaluate safety to improve safeguards and processes for employees and equipment. Will work closely with the Plant Operations Teams to ensure a Safety-First culture.
• Provide solutions to help reduce costs across the fleet, contributing your engineering expertise to operating teams, especially emphasizing the teams responsibilities for design, application, and inspection of existing assets; deployment of the right materials, sizing of equipment, operating parameters, life expectancy, life extension; and/or plant configurations; root cause analysis process, evaluation of design and future operating challenges associated with existing plants and potential acquisition targets, etc.
• Support financial reporting through management of plant generation models along with assisting in the preparation of annual budgets, long-range forecasts, and input for lender reports.
• Work cross-functionally and proactively to increase value; for example, partner with O&M teams for better outage planning and scheduling, leverage qualified contractors, develop component and system specifications, and remove any process bottlenecks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field. Master's Degree Preferred. Professional Engineer ( "PE”) license required.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience in the power industry.
• Experience in utility scale powerplants or other industrial settings, with a working knowledge of power systems, specifically generation, transmission, and distribution required.
• Position requires a working knowledge of major health and safety regulations as well as environmental, federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of power plant design, operations and maintenance required.
• Must have general knowledge of high voltage (up to 345kV) and associated protective relaying.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Proven project development, acquisition analysis and field troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis ( "RCA”) and successful determination of the fundamental process in determination of and technical incident RCA.
• Prior experience leading a team of engineers as well as managing a group of contractors.
• Experience with electrical control, predictive based maintenance, and electrical operating principles.
• Demonstrate a high level of good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience in leading a collaborative team in accomplishing major/minor projects, including project management software, budget and schedule tracking etc.
• Possess leadership and technical skills with knowledge of power and power-related issues.
• Due diligence experience in determination of positive/negative considerations for acquisition of a power generation facility.
• Have a successful track record of completing projects/assignments on time schedule and within budget.
• Present a proactive, collaborative style of dealing with the government, contractors and consultants.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, implementing resources and people effectively and efficiently to accomplish goals.
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