Sr. Performance Engineer Assistance

Position: Sr. Performance Engineer *** $15,000 Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance ***
Sr. Performance Engineer     $15,000 Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance     page is loaded## Sr. Performance Engineer     $15,000 Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance    locations:
La Crosse, Wisconsin time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100962

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
*** Please note this position is open only to U.S. citizens.******    $15,000 Sign-On Bonus    
**** We are pleased to offer a competitive sign-on bonus to new employees who join our team. This bonus is our way of welcoming you to Dairyland Power Cooperative and recognizing the unique skills and expertise you bring to our organization.
*** Hiring Salary: $125,000-$180,533
*** Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.
* The Sr. Performance Engineer is responsible to provide advanced analytical and strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of plant performance monitoring and testing programs, ensuring the optimal economic and reliable performance of power production equipment and systems. Lead the design and execution of programs that drive sustained plant performance improvements, including enterprise-wide heat rate training, awareness, and accountability initiatives.

Direct and coordinate long-term optimization strategies for generation facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational performance, reliability, and efficiency objectives.
** The Impact You'll Make In This Role:
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Lead and set direction for developing strategies for improving power plant performance through an effective monitoring program and performance evaluation process.  Oversee and ensure continuous improvement of analytical computer software used to track, evaluate and report plant performance.
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Provide advanced analytical expertise and strategic guidance to the Fuels Department to help evaluate and select various fuels for power plant combustion.
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Lead the development, validation and optimization of computer-based performance models for each generating unit, which will guide the operations in adjusting process variables within their control to attain best possible power production efficiencies.
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Direct and confirm accuracy of activities to maintain a plant performance database and compile data used in reporting plant performance data for in-house and outside agencies (i.e., GADs, DOE (EIA), MISO, NERC, etc.).5.
Lead and oversee the development and implementation of generation station performance testing, supporting plant performance improvement goals and objectives.  Coordinate and oversee periodic power plant testing to develop and update baseline data for tracking of component heat balance and net station heat rate.
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Serve as a primary technical resource and subject matter expert for power plant staff on performance related topics.
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Conduct and lead advanced thermodynamic analysis of power plant cycles/equipment using computer-modeling techniques where applicable.  Identify and work to resolve deviations from standards or operating procedures.  Develop and communicate test results providing information contributing to improved plant performance and efficiencies for plant operators and management.
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Oversee and enhance computer-based performance models, which guide and attain optimal power production efficiencies. Evaluate and direct the use of computer programs to model the impact of operational changes and/or unit modifications on plant operations under the direction of plant management.
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Initiate, plan, and lead performance related capital projects designed to improve and/or address plant performance issues. Provide technical leadership for engineering design calculations and sketches, independently or with technical assistance from staff engineers, consultants, and/or contractors.
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Provide technical oversight and direction for testing performance-related activities of contractors, vendors and assigned DPC staff.
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Develop, review and present progress reports for assigned projects.  Lead discussions with Executive Management, the Board of Directors, or regulatory agencies project summary report data, analysis, and calculations in order to ensure efficiency and expediency of project completion
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Maintain engineering expertise through continuing education, conference…