Plant Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and heat balance for continual output and efficiency improvements.
• Review, understand, apply, and develop internal engineering guidelines, procedures, and standards at the site level in coordination with corporate engineering teams as required.
• Contribute to project planning and execution through all phases including front‑end input and post‑implementation support.
• Work collaboratively with corporate engineering team members and build strong relationships with other work groups to integrate sound asset engineering practices into day‑to‑day and long‑term efforts of Capital Power.
• Act as site NERC Compliance Officer to report and interface with the Capital Power Compliance Team and external stakeholders.
• Own the Management of Change program at the site level.
• Provide O&M feedback to the engineering group to advance the creation of effective solutions to facility issues.
• Evaluate the economic benefits of proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations of alternate solutions.
• Recommend and implement safe and effective engineering solutions relating to plant emissions, control systems, equipment failure, equipment optimization, etc.
• Obtain Out‑Plant Operator qualification for this plant.
• Improve technical and management skillset through formal and informal training opportunities.

• Education:
  
  Completed engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process or other closely related engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering practice, including at least 2 years of dedicated experience in an operating plant setting. Experience equivalencies may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Advanced understanding of pressure piping and vessel design, maintenance and compliance to codes and standards and/or rotating equipment and related engineering/technical knowledge (vibration, lube, thermography).
• Thorough understanding of maintenance processes, methods, and techniques as they apply in an industrial setting, focusing on power plant systems.
• Strong communication skills (written, spoken).

Plant based.

• Pay range: $83,400 - $125,000 USD (determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity).
• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.
• Safety‑sensitive position requires clearance of a pre‑employment drug test and adherence to the Fit for Duty program.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America required.
• Candidate will undergo education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power is an equal‑opportunity employer.