Plant Engineer

NAES•Selkirk, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer provides engineering, reliability, and technical support for Selkirk Cogeneration Station and New Athens Generating, helping improve plant performance, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency. Based at Selkirk, this role also leads the facility’s NERC compliance program, overseeing regulatory requirements, internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on power generation engineering with significant NERC compliance leadership across two natural gas-fired generating facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field is required. Relevant power generation, industrial, or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Demonstrated knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, and engineering practices within natural gas-fired or similar power generation facilities.
Experience investigating equipment failures, forced outages, and generation losses through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions that improve reliability and plant performance.
Strong experience administering NERC compliance programs within an operating power generation facility, including interpretation and application of applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
Experience managing NERC internal controls, compliance documentation, evidence, audit preparation, self-certifications, and corrective actions to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Proficiency with DCS/PLC platforms, plant instrumentation and measurement systems, and plant performance/data management systems such as OSIsoft PI; familiarity with CEMS/DAHS applications is preferred.
Working knowledge of predictive and condition-based maintenance techniques, environmental regulations, and applicable power plant safety requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements, manage priorities, and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NERC Generating Availability Data System (GADS) reporting is a plus.
Familiarity with CEMS/DAHS applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor plant equipment and performance, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and auxiliary systems, analyzing heat rate, efficiency, and operating trends to improve reliability and performance.
Investigate forced outages, generation losses, equipment failures, and operational events; perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Evaluate and optimize DCS, PLC, instrumentation, and measurement systems to support reliable equipment operation and accurate plant performance data.
Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify equipment issues and improve reliability.
Develop and maintain engineering procedures, drawings, technical specifications, and configuration documentation to ensure accurate plant records and effective configuration control.
Coordinate with plant personnel, OEMs, engineering firms, and contractors to troubleshoot technical issues, implement equipment modifications, and develop scopes of work.
Perform equipment reliability studies and design reviews, recommending improvements that increase availability, efficiency, capacity, and long-term plant performance.
Manage capital and engineering projects from development through implementation, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.
Provide engineering and technical support to Selkirk Cogeneration Station and New Athens Generating for plant performance, reliability, troubleshooting, and project needs.
Serve as Selkirk’s primary site lead for NERC compliance, overseeing applicable Operator and Owner compliance obligations and maintaining ongoing regulatory readiness.
Manage Selkirk’s NERC Internal Control Program (ICP), including procedures, internal controls, compliance evidence, records, and required documentation.
Monitor and interpret applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regulatory changes, assessing plant impacts and implementing necessary updates to programs, procedures, and controls.
Manage NERC compliance documentation and reporting, including RSAWs, evidence packages, self-certifications, and other required records.
Lead preparation for NERC audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory visits in coordination with NAES NERC personnel and other internal and external stakeholders.
Identify compliance risks and gaps, manage corrective actions through completion, and maintain processes for tracking requirements, deadlines, and compliance responsibilities.
Develop NERC compliance training and advise plant personnel and leadership on Reliability Standards, regulatory changes, compliance risks, and required actions.