Optimization Engineer

Contour Global
is a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly6 GW
of renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future.

Contour Global is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has more than 2 GW
of renewable and BESS projects under construction and approximately
15 GW
in development.

Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, Contour Global partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments.

We are looking for the/a

Houston/Hybrid

As an Optimization Engineer
*, you will join our Operations Performance team! In this role, you will report to the Global Operational Performance Director and will have the opportunity to monitor and optimize plant performance across the Americas fleet, analyze operational data, support root cause investigations, and contribute to the planning and evaluation of capital projects.
Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

• Have a strong working knowledge of the Contour Global Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc.
• Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the Contour Global Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership.
• Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
• Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.
• Actively participate in Health & Safety activities not limited to routine inspection, incident investigation, and engagement with regulatory authorities and visible felt leadership with all persons (contractor and company employees) as a part of their routine work.
• Enforce company H&S standards as well as environmental management plans when working with contractors to ensure a safe and healthy work site.

• Understand the performance profiles of each plant and how they have performed with respect to their plant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Work directly with the Global Operational Performance Director and Plant Management to understand what the major plant issues are affecting performance. Work with the plant staff directly to understand their use and proficiency of predictive maintenance tools. Take the available data from the plants and lead the efforts in understanding the data and how best to eliminate the issues in a cost-effective manner.
• Support all plant outages, planned and unplanned, involving center-line equipment.
• Support the plants in their efforts to create/update their computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with a focus on major plant rotating equipment.
• Assist the plants, when requested in the preparation and analysis of their annual budgets. Look for areas of commonality where we can implement savings in supply chain and procurement of parts/services.
• Provide input to the Global Operational Performance Director and the Plant Manager to assist in the development and review of annual outage schedules.
• Evaluate the plant's preventive and predictive maintenance program, including…