Senior Mechanical Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Onward Energy gas fleet maintains or improves safety, performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness through leadership and support of major maintenance and facility enhancement projects. This position requires proficiency in problem solving, communication, observation, and technical acuity.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide engineering oversight of major maintenance and process enhancement projects, predictive maintenance monitoring, outage management, equipment inspections, and specialized testing
• Conceptualize design and provide engineering to support cost/benefit analysis justification for facility enhancement projects
• Support and work with all stakeholders to develop actionable intel to resolve operational issues, design enhancements, and maintenance projects
• Develop condition-based maintenance initiatives that maximize reliability and availability of the fleet
• Provide engineering support for root cause analysis (RCA) of forced outage or equipment failure events
• Project Management of consultants providing services to the facilities and ensure technical obligations and performance requirements meet corporate objectives
• Grow relationships with facility teams, OEMs, key equipment suppliers, and corporate management
• Participate in fleet maintenance programs, fleet operating manuals, predictive maintenance programs and procedure improvement initiatives
• Support performance monitoring, data collection, and data analysis of power plant systems and equipment
• Develop detailed request for proposals for major maintenance and process enhancement projects, evaluate proposals, and manage suppliers
• Assist management and plant managers on budgets for responsible projects
• Attend conferences to maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry and equipment developments
• Prioritize and execute responsibilities under limited supervision
• Participate and promote a strong safety culture
• Other duties as assigned

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Bachelor’s of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent applicable experience.

• 8 years of experience preferred in power plant maintenance engineering, controls engineering, design engineering, or services engineering for thermal power plants.
• Experience with fluid system design and specification, vibration dynamics, material failure analysis, thermodynamics, or logic programming preferred
• Experience with aeroderivative and frame combustion turbines, steam turbines, distributed control systems, and heat recovery steam generators is desired
• Experience with equipment overhauls and outage management is desired
• Experience with OSISoft PI is preferred
• Knowledge of EHS related regulations and comprehensive safety programs is preferred
• Keen multi-tasking capabilities, flexibility, and organizational skills; attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong, creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to perform inspections in permitted confined spaces from elevated platforms with grating accessed by ladders and stairs
• Ability to comply with all site specific personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and FR clothing
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 45%. Travel is frequently outside the local area and overnight.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and challenging work while also being down to earth.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment and at industrial facilities. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to [email protected].

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.