Plant Engineer – Midland, TX

Enchanted Rock Management LLC•Midland, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

ERock is seeking an analytically driven Plant Engineer to support operations and maintenance at its power facility in Midland, Texas. The Plant Engineer serves as the primary on-site technical resource for plant operations, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Compliance, and corporate support teams. The role monitors plant performance, analyzes operational data, supports troubleshooting, and drives reliability and performance improvements to help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations and long-term asset reliability. The position also supports plant systems and controls, documentation, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, system upgrades, and plant modifications. The role requires work in industrial and outdoor environments and regular presence in operating areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
3–7 years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, or similar environments.
Strong understanding of plant systems, equipment, and operational workflows.
Experience with control systems (DCS/HMI) and plant monitoring systems.
Experience with data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
Strong communication, technical, and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and system use.
Ability to travel as required to support site operations.
Ability to work in industrial and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, humidity, and cold.
Regular presence in operating areas with exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, and navigate the site for extended periods.
Ability to climb ladders and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distributed energy resources, microgrids, or reciprocating engine generator systems.
Strong skills in CAD software, manufacturing process simulation, or PLC and control systems.
Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Professional Engineer license or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional designation.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze plant performance, availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Identify equipment issues, performance gaps, and failure trends, and drive corrective actions.
Perform root cause analyses of equipment failures and operational events.
Support predictive and condition-based maintenance initiatives.
Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, system optimization, and operational improvements.
Support startup, shutdown, and day-to-day plant operations.
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and implement solutions.
Support DCS/HMI performance, alarm management, instrumentation, and control system functionality.
Evaluate system configurations and recommend improvements to reliability and operability.
Ensure monitoring systems provide accurate and actionable data.
Maintain plant drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
Support regulatory compliance activities, audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
Ensure documentation remains accurate and aligned with company standards.
Lead initiatives to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.
Support capital projects, system upgrades, and plant modifications.
Analyze operational and maintenance data to support long-term planning and asset performance.
Travel as required to support site operations.