Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this role
Job Description: Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction oversight activities involved in the planning, execution, coordination and control of technical, financial and contractual engineering projects. Capable of managing multidiscipline major engineering projects (in excess of $10,000,000).
Typical Duties:
Provide technical leadership to staff. Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs. Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region. (25%)
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Identify and incorporate new ideas and technologies for project development. Recommend economically viable projects. Manage assigned capital projects by performing the following: understanding the technology involved, performing a management of change (MOC) request, working with purchasing on developing a request for proposal (RFP), performing a project estimate, which leads to writing an authorization for expenditures (AFE) to acquire project funds; purchasing required equipment, developing all pertinent P&IDs, PFDs and line drawings etc. Initiate, implement and complete project work as assigned or otherwise. Manage all costs incurred in the project, keeping scope changes and overruns under control. (25%)
Provide services to operations and maintenance as required. Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field. (20%)
Reviews process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications. (15%)
Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance. Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documents, spare parts list and operating instructions. (15%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications: Sr Project Engineer:
Must have bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or civil engineering. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
A master's degree is preferred.
Minimum ten years of experience and knowledge of power plant engineering, or refinery or chemical plant experience. Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc.
Project Engineer:
Must have bachelors or advanced degree in engineering. Chemical engineering or related engineering preferred.
Minimum five years of experience in an industrial environment such as a power plant wastewater treatment refinery or chemical plant. Project management experience helpful. Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc.
Other Qualifications:
Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels.
Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with company procedures.
Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects. Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
A valid California driver's license is required.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.