Project Engineer

Ormat•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for general staff engineering support including development and implementation of MM&CAPEX projects, plant project scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue improvement and cost reduction and project technical lead.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering or related field
Five (5) years power plant maintenance or related experience, including hands-on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred
Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months
Strong organizational and project management skills working with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and contractors
Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality
Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

Nice To Haves

hands-on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred
Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months

Responsibilities

Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits
Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation
Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies
Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity
Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects
Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs
Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization
Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps
May act as Emergency Response Coordinator
Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned