Power Plant Engineer
Job Title: Plant Engineer III (Power Plant)Location: Baytown, Texas 77523 (100% Onsite)Duration: 5 Months (Possible Extension)Pay Rate: $88.00 – $97.82/hr on W2Shift: Standard Business HoursJob SummarySeeking an experienced Power Plant Engineer / Reliability Engineer to provide technical and operational support within a power generation station environment. This role focuses on:Plant reliabilityEquipment performance optimizationHeat rate improvementTroubleshooting and root cause analysisMaintenance and outage supportCompliance and asset integrity managementThe engineer will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance teams, contractors, vendors, and management to maximize:Plant reliabilityOperational efficiencySafetyLong-term asset healthKey ResponsibilitiesPlant Operations & ReliabilitySupport safe and efficient plant operationsAnalyze operational data and recommend performance improvementsPerform heat rate analysis and identify efficiency opportunitiesSupport reliability programs and evaluate historical equipment performanceIdentify deficiencies contributing to forced or partial outagesConduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment/system failuresProvide technical support for:TurbinesGeneratorsBoilersRotating equipmentMaintenance & Outage SupportConduct field inspections and condition assessmentsEvaluate repair methods and equipment conditionsCoordinate repair activities with contractors/vendorsSupport planned and forced outages, including:Field executionContractor oversightPost-outage evaluationsAssist with outage planning and economic evaluationsDevelop quality work plans and technical specificationsEngineering & Technical SupportPerform engineering calculationsRevise/create prints and technical drawingsPrepare technical reports and presentationsTrack turbine/generator service bulletins and ensure compliance implementationSupport asset integrity and lifecycle planning strategiesAssist with long-term maintenance and capital planningCompliance & SafetySupport compliance with:NERCEPAOSHAEIAState environmental regulationsCorporate safety policiesAdditional responsibilities:Champion safety and environmental programsFollow and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited universityStrong understanding of:Power plant systemsSteam/gas turbine operationsPlant maintenance practicesIndustrial safety standardsTechnical ProficiencyExperience with:Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPointMS ProjectPI SystemSAP S4Preferred Qualifications2+ years of engineering experience in power generationHands-on experience with:Steam turbinesGas turbinesGeneratorsBoilersRotating equipmentPreferred Technical KnowledgeVibration analysisBalancing large rotating equipmentTurbine metallurgyHydraulic control systemsOEM Experience PreferredGESiemensABB/AlstomDesired SkillsRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Reliability EngineeringHeat Rate OptimizationAsset Integrity ManagementPredictive MaintenanceProject ManagementTechnical ReportingVendor & Contractor CoordinationLeadership and communication skillsWork EnvironmentCombination of office and field workIndustrial power plant environmentExposure to:High/low temperaturesHumidityHeightsIndustrial equipmentAdditional RequirementsPPE required onsitePossible overtime and travel