Project Chemical Engineer

Orlando Utilities Commission•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a Chemical Power Plant Engineer to provide technical and project-management support for power plant operations and maintenance. The role supports safe, efficient, and reliable generation and leads plant modification and improvement projects from concept through completion. It develops technical specifications and project scopes, reviews plant operating data and equipment trends, supervises OUC craft labor and contractors, supports purchasing activities, and prepares project justifications and budget proposals. The position also troubleshoots plant processes, oversees safety requirements such as LOTO and permits, reviews drawings and process documentation, and supports compliance with industry standards and NERC/CIP requirements. The role requires working knowledge of power generation systems and related mechanical, electrical, environmental, gas, chemical, and electro-mechanical systems. It also involves reviewing inspection and test results, using inspection and testing equipment, interpreting technical drawings and operating records, performing financial and economic analyses, and using relevant project, maintenance, controls, and office software. The position may require stand-by and call-out work when necessary. The position is located at Stanton Energy Center. Working conditions include frequent proximity to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles or fumes, extreme heat, and vibration, as well as occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, heights, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, electric-shock risks, and outdoor conditions. Physical activities include constant reading and may include frequent standing, walking, sitting, typing, driving, and lifting up to 20 pounds; occasional tasks may include lifting over 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, digging, kneeling, or crawling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least four years of engineering experience, including power plant operations, industrial plant processes, and project management.
Valid driver’s license.
Working knowledge of power generation systems and their safe and efficient operation and maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, environmental, gas, chemical, electro-mechanical, and electro-hydraulic systems.
Ability to use inspection and testing equipment and interpret equipment manuals, safety notices, contracts, technical drawings, operating and maintenance logs, trends, outage reports, and test reports.
Knowledge of process-control systems, IT security practices, and NERC/CIP policies and their application.
Ability to apply mathematics and engineering principles and perform financial and economic analyses, including NPV and ROI.
Ability to work stand-by and call-out when necessary.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment.
Ability to perform the physical activities and work in the conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Chemical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Wastewater and process-water experience.
Experience designing or optimizing chemical injection systems used in power plant water-treatment processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and write technical specifications and scopes for plant projects, and maintain project budgets.
Provide technical support for power plant operations and maintenance and review plant data to promote safe, efficient, and reliable generation.
Supervise plant modifications and improvements, including OUC craft labor and contractors throughout project phases.
Assist Purchasing with requests for proposals, bid documents, engineering evaluations, vendor evaluations, and negotiations.
Prepare project justifications based on safety, environmental, technological, economic, and efficiency considerations.
Review and implement plans, drawings, specifications, safety procedures, LOTO requirements, and schedules.
Update equipment manuals and review and maintain inventory levels, billing, invoices, and contractual performance.
Manage contracts with regard to technical and commercial matters.
Inspect fluid-analysis, nondestructive examination, vibration, emissions, boiler, and scrubber chemistry test results to assess equipment condition and current practices.
Troubleshoot plant processes, identify root causes, and support repairs.
Prepare budget proposals and justifications for management and the Capital Review Committee when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.