Generation Engineer

FirstEnergy • Fairmont, WV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Fairmont, WV. Responsibilities include: Monitoring the condition of the generation equipment while providing both operational and maintenance support. Equipment include air compressors, coal pulverizers, boiler feed pumps, and other rotating equipment and requires leading the development of long term maintenance and repair plans Assessing operating condition and develop plans for continued health and operation including technical direction of repairs, evaluation of improvements and development of short and long term budgets. -Developing knowledge of all the dynamics associated with the operation, predictive diagnostic data gathering and reliability focused maintenance practices that would impact the safe, environmentally compliant, reliable and cost-competitive operation of this equipment. Assisting with solving operational issues that can be addressed with proper planning and execution of planned work and/or projects to correct inefficiencies. Preparing financial justifications, budgeting, schedule performance and documentation of projects. Coordinating activities of other technical services personnel that may be assigned for the purpose of routine, project and emergency issues and across all technical disciplines and will represent and report on issues for the assigned area. Conducting research to improve work processes -Analyzing data and to develop and recommend solutions Anticipating needs and accept ownership, contribute to solutions and possess job knowledge and maturity.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) license (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited school, plus an advanced degree in Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of power plant or job-related experience.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Able to work safely, promote teamwork and work collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Self-starter, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Possess working knowledge of various Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Computer proficiency in business software.
• Proficiency in engineering economics and budgeting is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ASME piping codes and relevant standards to plant operations and maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the condition of the generation equipment while providing both operational and maintenance support.
• Leading the development of long term maintenance and repair plans for equipment such as air compressors, coal pulverizers, boiler feed pumps, and other rotating equipment.
• Assessing operating condition and developing plans for continued health and operation, including technical direction of repairs, evaluation of improvements, and development of short and long term budgets.
• Developing knowledge of operational dynamics, predictive diagnostic data gathering, and reliability-focused maintenance practices impacting safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, and cost-competitive equipment operation.
• Assisting with solving operational issues through proper planning and execution of planned work and/or projects to correct inefficiencies.
• Preparing financial justifications, budgeting, schedule performance, and documentation of projects.
• Coordinating activities of other technical services personnel for routine, project, and emergency issues across all technical disciplines, and representing and reporting on issues for the assigned area.
• Conducting research to improve work processes.
• Analyzing data to develop and recommend solutions.
• Anticipating needs, accepting ownership, and contributing to solutions with job knowledge and maturity.
• Leading contractors and promoting good working relationships between departments.
• Working extended hours as necessary to meet deadlines and ensure resolution of plant problems.
• Identifying equipment failure mechanisms, root cause, short-term corrective measures, and long-term actions to minimize impacts on generation.
• Applying a proactive approach toward equipment reliability.
• Safely performing equipment inspections using personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed, in a confined space or on scaffolding.
• Demonstrating multi-disciplined problem-solving skills.
• Utilizing computer proficiency in business software.
• Applying proficiency in engineering economics and budgeting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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