Senior Generation Engineer

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Provide technical engineering support to the Power Generation Department to ensure safe reliable operations. Monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on plant electrical, control functions and mechanical systems.

$97,150 - $160,150 / Grade 17 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Manager, Generation Engineering

Pueblo, Colorado or Cheyenne, Wyoming

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances. Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Manage and support assigned projects including scope, plan, specify, and direct work.
• Work directly with Project Managers to supply existing, receive new, modify, and update project files as part of a management of change process.
• Evaluate maintenance procedures, document updates and support training staff based on necessary changes and upgrades.
• Lead performance testing and tuning of plant’s boiler, turbine, AQCS and ancillary equipment.
• Support testing of reagents and/or other products for improving environmental compliance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare and review plant procedures and system descriptions as assigned; specify training for employees on plant electrical operating and maintenance tasks related to assigned projects.
• Assist in budget preparation for assigned areas of capital, maintenance and operation activities.
• Project management from conception to completion on capital and O&M projects.
• Coordinate processes and procedures as required by RCM.

• Interface effectively with consultants, contractors, internal resources, and state/local government agencies.
• Willing to work in a team environment or individually; work closely with Operations and Maintenance Departments; key player in identifying capital project work for Engineering Department.
• Maintain a successful partnership with Generation Dispatch, Reliability Center to meet business goals and expectations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with power generation projects and DCS systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• Available to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Knowledge of basic principles of power generation (specifically coal-fired steam turbine generation units), engineering, system control principles and instrumentation.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of administration, accounting principles, and project management.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, CMMS (EAM) or similar, PI, and People Soft.
• Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company-paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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