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EthosEnergy · 1 day ago

Plant Engineer

Wharton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

EthosEnergy is a company focused on power generation, and they are seeking a Plant Engineer for their Colorado Bend Generating Station in Wharton, Texas. The role involves providing technical expertise, collaborating with teams for troubleshooting, and overseeing maintenance activities to optimize plant performance.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to resolve and prevent equipment issues, leading or participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) to ensure timely and effective corrective actions

Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems

Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of instrument and control equipment, including DCS, MKVe, and programmable logic controllers

Analyze and report on plant and system performance using operational and maintenance data

Develop and review Planned Maintenance (PM) activities for all control systems

Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules

Troubleshoot plant issues and recommend solutions using technical expertise

Identify and solve complex technical problems promptly

Complete additional duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Facility Manager

Write project scopes and material specifications

Provide budgetary support for assigned projects

Qualification

Power plant operationsDCSPLC troubleshootingAnalytical problem solvingEngineering degreeEffective communicationSafety-focusedTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Degree in engineering or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university

At least four years of progressive experience in electrical power generation or related fields

Solid understanding of power plant operations, maintenance, and performance calculations

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting DCS, Mark Ve, PLCs, and field devices (transmitters, control valves, meters, process analyzers)

Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, project software)

Effective oral and written communication; able to clearly explain complex issues to management and peers

Analytical skills for identifying causes of failure and solving technical problems

Safety-focused, with a commitment to team and personal safety

Ability to understand contractual issues related to plant operations and maintenance

Capable of working independently and as part of a team; able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to respond calmly in emergency situations

A professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board or specialized courses in relevant general engineering or appropriate engineering discipline

Must be able to lift 50 lbs