Project/Maintenance Engineer

Position Title -

Project/Maintenance Engineer

Classification -

This position is Full-time, Exempt

Description of responsibilities, duties, and expectations –

The individual assigned to this position is responsible for managing and supporting capital/expense projects, and maintenance/operational issues as required. The Project/Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for work assigned at all sites located in the Northeast division.

The Project/Maintenance Engineer is expected to demonstrate the ability to comply with all reasonable industry related standards and programs. Some specific responsibilities may include (although not limited to) the following:

Oversight of assigned projects:

· Overall project safety

· Project development, execution oversight and closure

· Managing consultants and contractors

· Keeping accurate records

· Record keeping

Support the E&I Technician(s), Electrical Technician(s), and operations personnel including:

· Hands-on testing and troubleshooting of hydro control systems

· Low, Medium, and High voltage switching and grounding activities

· Managing electrical contractors for construction or maintenance activities

· PLC programming

· HMI development

· Managing maintenance and critical equipment issues, as required.

· Respond to emergency situations and plant call-outs when required

Support the Technical Manager, Regional Managers, and other ECRE personnel on assigned compliance and regulatory projects related to sites, including (but not limited to):

· Fish way operations

· Wildlife management

· Water Quality certifications

· SPCC compliance

· LIHI certifications

Administrative duties:

· Create or assist in the development and implementation of operational and/or maintenance procedures

· Assist in the preparation and management of operational and project budgets

· Assist in obtaining and enforcing all local, state and federal environmental permits and regulatory requirements related to projects.

· Comply with company standards, practices and policies

· Provide accurate records as required

· Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, specifically in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, data collection and database software

· Perform other duties, as assigned

Organizational Relationships -

· Report directly to the Northeast Technical Manager.

· Provide support to overall Northeast team as required.

Qualifications -

· A minimum of an associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, experience in hydro, steam and/or gas turbine power plant operations is preferred

· Experienced in the use of personal computers

· Familiar with OSHA requirements and have completed OSHA 10-hour course (or will be completed upon successful employment)

· Proficient with GE Fanuc and Rockwell Software programmable logic controllers (PLC) and SCADA applications

· Must be able to read and understand single and three electrical drawings

· Must demonstrate the ability to read and understand P&IDs

· Must possess a thorough understanding of 3-phase power generation

· Must possess the understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems

· Ability to understand complex issues as they relate to plant operations

· Ability to work extended hours, if required

· Ability to perform operational tasks. Operational tasks may include:

· The ability to distinguish between colors

· The ability to climb ladders and to be at heights

· The ability to work well with others in a fast paced, challenging environment