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About this Plant Engineer role at Talen Energy

Talen Energy · Onsite · Waterford, OH

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the O&M Manager, this individual will be responsible for performing intermediate to complex level engineering activities, project development, job planning as assigned, manage all NERC related programs and be responsible for various reporting to support the business         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Provide technical guidance in the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal environmental control regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable laws and regulations

•Conduct results oriented engineering, including but not limited to: conducting performance tests, analyzing operating data, and developing operational plans and equipment recommendations to optimize performance and profitability.

•Support the Plant Safety Process by developing, maintaining and enforcing safe working conditions.

•Oversee facilities Management of Change Program

•Manage sites NERC programs

•Manage sites Engineering programs: High Energy Piping, Transformers, HRSG, Generators, Turbines.

•Recommend and direct improvements to equipment design and maintenance procedures

•Develop, maintain and improve maintenance procedures and instructions for generating and other equipment to assure safe, efficient and reliable operation

•Perform Power Plant Operations and Maintenance calculations and practices.

•Provide equipment performance data to management in support of predictive maintenance program.

•Assist Plant staff as needed with training and training development

•Participate in the development of plant O&M and capital forecast, and tracking and controlling expenditures to meet approved budgets

•Ensures optimized material, parts, and equipment inventories to maintain facility in a cost-effective manner

•Other duties as deemed necessary by Plant Management

Minimum Requirements:

•B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering disciplines from an accredited university is preferred or associate degree with 10 years of power plant experience. Technical field Engineering experience with an applicable power industry vendor will be considered; GE Vernova, PSM, Siemens, etc.

•Analytical skills to evaluate technical processes based on process data, and the ability to develop solutions to problems, along with a strong background in project management and execution including planning and scheduling.

•Interpersonal, communications, and leadership skills to coordinate and accomplish objectives through other involved company personnel, work team members, technicians, supervisory personnel and contractors.

•Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint); Experience with OSIsoft (PI), AutoCAD, Ovation, MKvie controls is preferred.

•Commitment to safety and a willingness to communicate on unsafe acts and conditions when discovered.

•Understand the care and attention required for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.

•Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, ascending, and descending fixed ladders, portable ladders, steps, etc.

•Position will require, at times, over-time scheduled and call out.

•Must have a valid driver’s license.

•Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.


 

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

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About Talen Energy

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to genera

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