Mechanical Engineer Ii/Iii (West Phoenix Power Plant)

Summary

The West Phoenix Power Plant in Phoenix, Arizona is searching for a Mechanical Plant Engineer II or III. The plant engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering design, economic and analytical support to ensure reliable power plant production and operation. Partners closely with plant operations, maintenance, environmental and site management to support the needs of the power plant. They will be given increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations. May mentor junior engineers on occasion. Due to the important nature of maintaining reliable operations, shift work may be required to support maintenance activities during overhauls.
The plant engineer will be responsible for:

• Planned and forced outage support as required by planning and/or maintenance staff.
• Long range maintenance and outage planning.
• Mechanical evaluation and troubleshooting of plant assets.
• System health and asset management.
• Minor plant design changes or review of EPC designs.

Minimum Requirements

Engineer II: A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution plus two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Engineer III: A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Problem analysis/resolution techniques. Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline. Experience in the utility industry.
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural. (A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

Major Accountabilities

1) Analyzes and prepares a variety of data, technical reviews and evaluations, trend analyses, short to long-range technology assessments, products and services, investigations, product/specification verifications to aid decision making. May present findings to a diverse group of management, internal staff, customers, vendors, etc.
2) Identifies, communicates and advocates resolution of technical concerns while adhering to sound engineering principles during evaluation / resolution of the conditions. Challenges conditions and decisions when needed to ensure plant systems, engineering designs, project controls and oversight of work has high technical quality, is cost effective, in compliance with established standards, codes and regulations, maintains future reliability, satisfies customer requirements, budget and schedules to meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels.
3) Interfaces with customers or cross organizational team members to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain necessary data to make key decisions which may require consultation with external or internal customers or employees.
4) May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, working with cross organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to remain healthy.
5) Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency. May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.
6) May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project.
7) Checks and reviews standard analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
8) May provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
9) Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments. Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education, self-study, and awareness of technology advances.

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