Plant Support Engineer -Mechanical

Job Summary

The Plant Support Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of plant systems and components. This includes valves (motor-operated and air-operated), rotating equipment (pumps and turbines), HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications. The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

• Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
• Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
• Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
• Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
• Perform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support resolution of operating challenges.
• Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
• Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
• Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).
• Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
• Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Minimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
• Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
• Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
• Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
• Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
• Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.

Locations:
Perry, Ohio

Equal employment opportunity:
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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