Sr Field Engineer

NAES•The Woodlands, TX

4d•$167,900 - $218,300

About The Position

The Senior Field Engineer performs outage and commissioning oversight, power plant technical support and assessments, and project management oversight and planning support for assigned projects. Outage management and field commissioning oversight are the primary responsibilities. The position coordinates directly with plants to support outage management, commissioning, and project planning, and works independently under general direction with minimal supervision. Site visits may respond to units that have experienced significant events or damage. The engineer makes decisions within prescribed O&M procedures and guidelines and handles complex technical matters requiring explanation, discussion, interpretation, and approvals. The role requires understanding of industry best practices related to repair protocols, commissioning practices, superalloys, instrumentation and control, and gas and steam turbine functions. The Senior Field Engineer reports to the Director of Asset Optimization and works independently with NAES and non-NAES plants as needed to support outage, project management, and commissioning needs. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extensive travel may be required, with work performed at industrial sites and requiring protective clothing and equipment. Extended hours may be required during travel or due to project phasing and project-specific requirements. Initial compensation ranges from $167,900 to $193,100. NAES describes offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, and promotional opportunities. Employees participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. Smoking restrictions apply in and around facilities. Safety, quality of work, and meeting customer needs are emphasized, and NAES states its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

At least 20 years of combined experience in power plant maintenance, field engineering with gas and steam turbines, and field commissioning of power plants.
At least 15 years of combined experience as a field engineer and/or commissioning engineer with gas and steam turbines.
Experience with operations and maintenance of gas turbines, steam turbines, and large power boilers, as well as commissioning, maintenance planning, construction, and power plant start-up.
Outage planning and project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to consult with power plant clients in most of these areas: plant reliability, maintenance engineering, outage management, design engineering, thermal performance modeling, and operations and maintenance program assessment.
Strong oral and written communication, word processing and reporting, and spreadsheet skills.
Project scheduling software skills, including MS Project or P6, and performance monitoring software skills.
Ability to travel extensively as required and work at industrial sites using protective clothing and equipment.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline is desired but not required.
Experience with MS Project and P6 is preferred.
Experience with power plant and/or outage and overhaul budgets, budget-cycle processes, and change orders.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and manage outages.
Provide commissioning oversight, management, and direction.
Analyze plant and fleet O&M performance data and recommend maintenance and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate with plant management to recommend capital improvements, technologies, and processes to plant management and owners, and provide technical direction as needed to implement them.
Lead complex client engagements while maintaining customer satisfaction and applying commercial acumen in support of department and customer goals.
Lead and conduct technical analysis of operational and maintenance performance using diagnostic data, maintenance history, and financial records.
Communicate abnormal conditions, lead root cause investigations, recommend corrective actions, identify potential cost savings, and troubleshoot plant performance issues.
Oversee plant reliability and plant betterment exercises, including RCM, SPOF, predictive and preventive maintenance, CMMS change implementation, and critical spare-parts analysis and improvements.
Provide management and oversight for plant projects and temporary staffing needs as required.
Coordinate directly with plants to support outage management, commissioning, and project planning.