Field Engineer

Babcock Power Services • Marlborough, MA

45d • $77,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy. We are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer, located anywhere in the United States, for our Technical Services Department which encompasses Boiler and HRSG Operation and Performance. This position will travel to power generating utility sites and perform boiler and HRSG unit inspections, collect operational and performance data, and solve mechanical and performance problems. Through direct site visits you will also promote company products/services and assist with major projects.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge in Boiler System Operation, Maintenance & Performance, including utility and industrial boiler arrangements, boiler setting, economizer, generating bank, primary SH/RH, final SH/RH and attemperator systems.
• Proficient in visual inspection of boiler systems.
• Proficient in boiler performance testing and tuning for emissions compliance, collection and evaluation of boiler performance data including NOx, CO and O2.
• Proficient in instrumentation and boiler controls.
• Working knowledge of HRSG system operation and performance, including exterior, gas side, and waterside inspections.
• Working knowledge of UT (Ultrasonic Thickness) Testing of pressure and non-pressure part components.
• Knowledge of High Energy Piping (HEP) systems and piping hangers & supports.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer rates, combustion efficiency, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient with documentation and report writing.
• Extensive travel required, more than 60%.
• Physical dexterity including crawling extended distances, bending, average lifting (< 50 lbs), and the ability to enter boiler and auxiliary equipment through existing access doors and openings.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pulverizer system operation, inspection, maintenance & performance.
• Knowledge of coal fineness/distribution testing for performance & balance.
• Knowledge of determining A/C ratio by heat balance.
• Knowledge of preparing characterization curves for the pulverizer.
• Knowledge of burner testing & tuning.

Responsibilities

• Perform boiler and HRSG unit inspections.
• Collect operational and performance data.
• Solve mechanical and performance problems.
• Promote company products/services.
• Assist with major projects.

Benefits

• Base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.
• Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level