Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations, plant improvements, process improvements, equipment and process design, equipment acquisition, equipment and process start‑ups, plant and process troubleshooting with analysis and recommending corrective actions. Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects of moderate size and complexity (approximately up to $10,000,000).

• Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs to support turbine and I&E department.
• Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region.
• Identify and incorporate new ideas and technologies for project development.
• Recommend economically viable projects.
• Manage assigned capital projects by performing the following: understanding the technology involved, performing a management of change (MOC) request, working with purchasing on developing a request for proposal (RFP), performing a project estimate, which leads to writing an authorization for expenditures (AFE) to acquire project funds; purchasing required equipment; developing all pertinent P&IDs, PFDs and line drawings; initiating, implementing and completing project work as assigned or otherwise.
• Manage all costs incurred in the project, keeping scope changes and overruns under control.
• Provide services to operations and maintenance as required.
• Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field.
• Review process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications.
• Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance.
• Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documents, spare parts list and operating instructions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

• Must have a bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering. Electrical engineering or related engineering preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in an industrial environment such as a power plant.
• Project management experience helpful.
• Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal.
• Experience with cross‑country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc. would be a plus.
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels.
• Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with Cal Energy Operating Corporation procedures.
• Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects.
• Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Puts knowledge, understanding and skills to practical use on the job; demonstrates an understanding of key policies, skills and procedures in functional and related areas of work.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds; to climb ladders and steps as high as 60 feet; to withstand temperatures varying from 40°F to 120°F for long periods of time; often required to enter a confined area and climb to heights and get into difficult access areas of vessels;
  
  may work near moving machinery and be exposed to fumes and airborne particles; occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, loud areas and exposed hot piping. The company will provide the required personal protective equipment and training on hazardous substances, with annual refresher training.

• Job Identification:
• Job Category:
  Engineering
• Posting Date:
• Apply Before: T00:00:00+00:00
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Locations: 7030 Gentry Rd, Calipatria, CA, 92233, US
• Business: BHE Renewables, LLC

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