Oglethorpe Power Corporation · 5 months ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Power Generation Facility)
Franklin, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expOglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems at their power generation facilities. The role involves planning overhaul outages, optimizing mechanical systems, and providing technical support to plant managers to enhance reliability and efficiency in energy production.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Planning minor/major equipment outages
The design, selection and installation of major new equipment and systems
Provide system and equipment technical expertise with Predictive/Preventive Maintenance work orders for plants' computer maintenance management system
Review and monitor annual mechanical inspections at facilities
Review of drawings, specifications, design calculations and analysis to generation projects in development or under construction
Provide technical expertise with the development and execution of Capital Projects
Provide oversight of contractors including: engineering firms, construction, and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (preferably BSME)
Technical and business knowledge of generating plant operation, performance, and economics
10+ years minimum engineering experience
Five years minimum preventive and predictive maintenance experience in an operating commercial electric power generating plant
Experience in planning, budgeting, preventive and predictive maintenance and maintenance analysis
Preferred
Proven track record in design, analysis, and maintenance of mechanical systems in power plants
Knowledge of power plant systems: high energy piping, pumps, control valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and cooling towers
Knowledge of process controls applications
Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations related to the power industry
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks)
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Valid driver's license that meets the insurance requirements under Oglethorpe Power's Drivers Qualification Program
Level II Vibration Analyst certification
Company
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Oglethorpe Power is among the nation’s largest power supply cooperatives and is one of the largest energy producers in Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Sorrick
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chani Ward-Cabil, PHR, CIR
Talent Acquisition Partner
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