Oregon Clean Energy, located in Oregon, OH, is a combined cycle gas-fired generation facility with a potential output of 820 MW. The facility's configuration includes 2x1 Siemens SGT6-8000H gas turbines and an SST-5000 steam turbine, making it a beacon of innovative energy generation in the region. Nestled within Oregon, OH, this advanced energy facility serves as a cornerstone of efficient power generation, supporting the local community with its cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.

Opportunity Summary

As a Plant Engineer, you'll embark on an exciting journey to support the efficient operation of our facilities. Your responsibilities will include assisting in tracking forced outages and loss of generation, conducting root cause analysis, and facilitating reporting internally and externally. You'll also play a pivotal role in coordinating with external contacts, monitoring overall plant performance, and optimizing control systems to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to learn and apply condition monitoring techniques, support instrumentation and measurement systems management, and contribute to various plant improvement projects. This role not only offers hands-on experience but also provides the chance to fully support and participate in safety and regulatory compliance programs, including NERC oversight and administration.

Primary Functions

Engineering

Assist in tracking forced outages and loss of generation, helping conduct root cause analysis as needed, and supporting reporting requirements both internally and externally. Support coordination with external contacts, including engineering firms and equipment manufacturers, to discuss field changes, resolve issues, and exchange information. Help monitor overall plant performance, including combustion and steam turbines, and the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). Assist in analyzing plant heat rate and efficiency trends to support operational enhancements aimed at maximizing profitability for plant owners. Assist in evaluating and optimizing control systems performance to ensure efficient operation of plant equipment, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Learn and apply condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to help assess critical equipment health and performance. Support the management of instrumentation and measurement systems across the plant to ensure accurate and reliable data acquisition, including assisting with the calibration and maintenance of equipment. Help develop and communicate work practices and procedures to keep site drawings and documentation up to date. Assist in analyzing equipment failures, helping determine root causes, recommending recovery plans, and implementing cost-effective solutions to prevent recurrence. Support the investigation of plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events by providing assistance with analyses, recommendations, reports, and follow-up plans. Help administer the Configuration Control Program to maintain high-quality documentation and provide updates to the Plant Engineer library and files. Assist in developing and administering contracts and work scopes for external contractors to maximize efficiency in plant and contractor personnel usage. Support reliability studies to help maximize plant availability and capacity factors. Assist in reviewing plant design and generating recommendations to help reduce overall operational costs. Support the management of capital improvement projects to ensure they meet budgetary guidelines and contractual obligations. Fully support and participate in NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.

NERC:

Support the oversight, administration and coordination of all plant Operator and Owner NERC accountabilities. Must be familiar with all NERC standards and requirements in order to:

Understand and interpret regulatory requirements (know where to obtain information and interpret requirements to be applied at the plant level). Monitor NERC websites for new regulations and requirements that are applicable to the plant. Ability to analyze large amounts of technical data and structure such information for the purposes of clearly documenting and demonstrating compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability Compliance standards. Complete Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) for the plant. Provide responses that are accurate, technically competent, and given with consideration to represent the stakeholders in a proper manner during compliance visits. Assist with ensuring the plant NERC Reliability procedures and policies are kept up to date with requirements. Become proficient and familiar with NERC compliance to the point in which you can provide training to plant personnel on updated new procedures and requirements.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Plant Engineer reports to the Plant Manager. The Plant Engineer cooperates with the Operations and Maintenance Managers, Compliance Manager and Administrative Supervisor as needed in the daily operation of the plant. Maintains a positive relationship with NAES Corporate Engineering Support Services. The Plant Engineer will coordinate with operations on matters concerning environmental permits.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. 

Work Schedule

This position entails a Monday to Friday work schedule during regular day shift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts, with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $90,000 to $110,000.

Job Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. Basic understanding or academic background in power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering, including operations and maintenance components. Highly desirable: Interest or coursework related to root cause analysis and reporting of forced outages and loss of generation. Exposure to NERC compliance for operating facilities through coursework, internships, or academic projects, preferably related to the power plant or power-related industry. Willingness to learn and assist in analyzing and optimizing control systems performance, including DCS and PLC systems. Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis through coursework or internships. Basic knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems, including an understanding of calibration and maintenance procedures. Interest in learning how to analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and develop effective recovery plans. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn how to implement cost-effective solutions to prevent equipment failures and optimize plant performance. Experience with or willingness to learn real-time performance management software such as OSIsoft PI systems for monitoring plant heat rate and efficiency. Exposure to Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems/Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (CEMS/DAHS) through coursework or internships. General knowledge or coursework related to major environmental legislation concerning air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management. Familiarity with applicable safety statutes and regulations and a basic understanding of principles associated with maintaining a strong safety program. Good writing and analytical skills, with the ability to present facts, conclusions, and recommendations effectively in written communications. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.