Engineer - Combustion Turbines
About The Position
Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Combustion Turbine Engineer at our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location. This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where the experience will be the determining factor. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of prior power generation experience, including specialized knowledge of combustion turbine technology, rotating equipment and related unit operations and maintenance activities
- Experience with heavy‐duty combustion turbines, ideally including the following turbine models: GE 7FA or GE 7EA
- Strong analytical abilities and communication skills, attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to coordinate well with team members (including external and non‐departmental entities) to achieve success on complex technical projects
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the provision of wide-ranging technical and operational support of power plant operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, capital improvement efforts, thermal performance management, and programs focused on equipment reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. In addition to providing support of day-to-day power plant activities, this role further supports long-term asset management efforts.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to power plant equipment operations, maintenance and performance. Identify, formulate and implement technical solutions to address such issues, through analysis, inspection, testing and the application of engineering subject matter expertise.
- Compile and analyze data to identify ways to improve plant reliability, thermal efficiency, and adherence to approved O&M and capital budgets (which may include the identification of cost reduction opportunities). Recommend equipment upgrades or operational changes to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage assigned O&M and capital projects, including the development of related project scope, schedule, budget, approval requests, cost forecasting and status reporting. Evaluate options and provide recommended solutions when developing such projects. Provide project and outage related contractor oversight.
- Promote the safe, reliable, compliant and economical generation of electricity.
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call support role on a rotating basis.
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
