Plant Engineer

The Lordstown Energy Center is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant featuring two Siemens SGT6-8000H combustion turbines, NEM triple-pressure reheat heat recovery steam generators, and a Siemens SST6-5000 condensing steam turbine. The facility also includes advanced air-cooled generators, a 14-cell cooling tower, and emissions control systems designed to support efficient, reliable power generation while serving the regional grid.

The Power Plant Engineer supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Lordstown Energy Center through technical leadership in plant performance, equipment reliability, engineering programs, and regulatory compliance. This position investigates outages and equipment failures, develops reliability improvements, supports control and condition-monitoring programs, manages capital projects, and administers assigned NERC compliance responsibilities. The Plant Engineer works closely with plant personnel, Corporate Engineering, OEMs, contractors, and engineering firms to resolve technical issues and improve long-term performance.

• Track forced outages, generation losses, equipment failures, incidents, and abnormal operating conditions; lead root cause investigations, complete required reporting, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor combustion turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine, and balance-of-plant equipment to evaluate heat rate, efficiency, operating trends, and overall plant performance.
• Evaluate DCS, PLC, instrumentation, and measurement systems to ensure reliable operation, accurate data acquisition, proper calibration, and effective performance monitoring.
• Implement predictive and condition-monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify developing equipment issues and support proactive maintenance.
• Develop engineering procedures, work practices, drawings, technical documentation, and configuration-control records to support accurate and consistent plant operations.
• Coordinate with plant personnel, OEMs, engineering firms, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues, implement field modifications, and develop effective scopes of work.
• Conduct equipment reliability studies and design reviews to identify improvements that enhance availability, capacity, efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
• Manage assigned capital improvement projects in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Support NAES safety, environmental, and regulatory programs while performing additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Oversee assigned Operator and Owner responsibilities associated with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and plant compliance requirements.
• Administer the plant's NERC Internal Control Program (ICP), monitor regulatory changes, interpret applicable standards, and maintain current compliance procedures.
• Prepare technical documentation and compliance evidence, including Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), required to demonstrate adherence to applicable NERC standards.
• Collaborate with NAES NERC personnel and plant leadership to coordinate compliance activities, audits, reviews, and regulatory visits.
• Deliver training and technical guidance to plant personnel regarding new or revised NERC procedures, standards, and compliance responsibilities.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

The Plant Engineer reports to the Plant Manager and works closely with plant leadership, Operations and Maintenance personnel, Corporate Engineering, and external technical partners to support daily operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset performance.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and…