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Florida Municipal Power Agency · 1 month ago

Power Generation Mechanical Engineer

Orlando, Orlando, FL, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Florida Municipal Power Agency is seeking a Power Generation Mechanical Engineer to provide technical mechanical and industrial engineering assistance to power generation facilities throughout Florida. The role involves project management, oversight of outage and efficiency improvement projects, and ensuring the reliability of the power generation fleet.

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Responsibilities

Implementation or completion of assigned programs and work processes

Performs work associated with special projects as assigned onsite and remotely at FMPA sites throughout Florida

Works regularly with plant staff and plant management on efficiency, reliability, and improvement projects

Monitors plant project plans for progress, scope and budget. Works with plant management to understand variances or reasons projects are behind schedule and adjusts as necessary

Develops detailed scope requirements to support FMPA procurement or outsourcing needs related to assigned projects. Ensures procurement timelines are sufficient to address required lead times in accordance with plant outage schedules

Perform root cause determinations of generating unit and auxiliary equipment failures. Prepares specifications for maintenance outages, equipment repairs and upgrade projects for all FMPA generation facilities

Work together with plant management and staff to plan and engineer modifications to existing plant configuration and equipment or system upgrades. Completes economic justifications for potential projects. Prepare scope descriptions and specifications as required

Ensure that plant drawings are properly organized and updated as required. Works with plant management to ensure adherence to change management processes

Performs diagnostic work and coordinates with equipment manufacturers and vendors in support of returning generation units to service

Extract, comprehend and develop instructions from technical manuals, journals, and drawings, technical literature and other job-related material; and to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language

Possess independent decision-making capabilities in stressful situations with minimum supervision

Continual review and improvement to all work processes and procedures

Extended travel to plant sites will be required as necessary

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPower GenerationProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisComputerized Maintenance ManagementTurbo MachineryAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Minimum working experience of seven plus years in the Power Generation industry which should include direct experience with contractors, power plant or heavy industrial maintenance and operations experience

Extensive experience in steam generation, gas turbines, steam turbines and their auxiliaries coupled with exposure to operations and maintenance practices and procedures

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems and advanced project tracking software, outage planning and support

Extensive experience with RCA and MOC process and procedures

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering

Knowledge of the principles and methods involved in the design, construction and operation of natural gas fired electric power generation facilities, and turbo machinery

Knowledge in the use of computers

Ability to coordinate the activities of contract personnel

Must be able to use personal protection equipment properly and safely as directed or assigned

Must be comfortable being exposed to confined spaces and elevated areas

Must be able to maintain good program records and filing systems

Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all FMPA Power Plant personnel, the public and associated business affiliates

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form

Possess independent decision-making capabilities in stressful situations with minimum supervision

Extended travel to plant sites will be required as necessary