Sr Field Engineer

NAES•Spring, TX

About The Position

The Senior Field Engineer provides 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 role coordinates directly with plants and works independently under general direction with minimal supervision. Site visits may respond to units that have experienced significant events or damage. Decisions are made within prescribed operations and maintenance procedures and guidelines; the role independently handles complex technical matters that may require explanation, discussion, interpretation, and approvals. The position requires an understanding of industry best practices for 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 with NAES and non-NAES plants to support outage management, project management, and commissioning needs. Extensive travel may be required. Work is performed at industrial sites when traveling and requires protective clothing and equipment. Extended hours may be required during travel or due to project schedules and requirements. Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The initial compensation range is $167,900 to $193,100. NAES describes offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, and promotional opportunities. Employees participate in a Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. NAES emphasizes safety, quality, integrity, customer service, and 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; power plant commissioning, maintenance planning, construction, and startup.
Outage planning and project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to consult with power plant clients in most of the following 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, reporting, and spreadsheet skills.
Skills with project scheduling software such as MS Project or P6 and performance monitoring software.
Ability to travel extensively as client or project requirements demand and to work at industrial sites using protective clothing and equipment.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (desired but not required).
Experience with MS Project and P6.
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 operations and maintenance 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 for their implementation.
Lead complex client engagements while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Apply commercial acumen in support of department and customer goals.
Lead and conduct technical analyses of operations and maintenance performance using diagnostic data, maintenance history, and financial records.
Communicate abnormal conditions, lead root cause investigations, recommend corrective actions, and identify potential cost savings.
Troubleshoot plant performance issues.
Oversee plant reliability and betterment exercises, including reliability-centered maintenance, single-point-of-failure analysis, predictive and preventive maintenance, computerized maintenance management system change implementation, and critical spare-part analysis and improvements.
Provide management and oversight for plant projects and temporary staffing needs as required.
Coordinate with plants to support outage management, commissioning, and project planning.
Adhere to NAES safety rules and procedures and work safely at all times.