Plant Engineer - Plant Engineer Sr.
About The Position
The Plant Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of the power plant. The role is responsible for plant performance monitoring, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, configuration control, project execution, and regulatory compliance. The engineer is a key member of the plant leadership team and partners with operations, maintenance, vendors, and regulatory agencies. This posting includes opportunities for advancement to Plant Engineer Sr. The minimum qualifications apply to the Plant Engineer level, with increased requirements for the senior level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and two or more years of related engineering experience, or military equivalent.
- A master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program may qualify an individual for entry at this level.
- Acceptable alternatives include a bachelor’s degree in non-ABET-accredited engineering plus a master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
- Strong technical background in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and plant performance improvement.
- Ability to manage engineering projects, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and support plant operations and maintenance.
- Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards and ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with control systems, instrumentation, and performance-monitoring tools used to optimize plant efficiency and availability.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for plant operations and maintenance, including diagnosing equipment and system issues, supporting startup and shutdown activities, and implementing corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and performance issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions to improve reliability and prevent recurrence.
- Monitor and analyze plant operating data, including turbine and auxiliary system performance, to identify opportunities affecting availability, heat rate, and efficiency.
- Support and execute reliability and condition-monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and controls diagnostics; interpret results and follow through on identified issues.
- Maintain configuration control and technical documentation, including drawings, procedures, engineering records, and Management of Change documentation.
- Coordinate and support capital projects, modifications, and maintenance activities with vendors, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring work is safe and meets engineering requirements.
- Support regulatory and code compliance, including NERC and pressure-system requirements, monitoring, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to plant leadership to improve plant performance and support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Benefits
- AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees’ overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
