Engineering Technologist I - Resource Coordinator

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Dan River Combined Cycle Station (DRCC) incorporates two natural gas-fired combustion turbine-generator sets, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) and a steam turbine-generator set to produce electricity.

 

Responsible for use of the monthly reporting tool to compile unit cycle chemistry performance data.

 

This will include:

                i Denoting any override hours for incorrect data (including comments).

                ii Providing comments on equipment problems, plant operating conditions and/or maintenance activities, etc. that impact plant cycle chemistry performance.

• Lead the discussion related to plant cycle chemistry performance during the monthly review meetings.

• Participate in meetings as required to ensure issues are identified, addressed and continual improvement is achieved. This may include leading some or all the monthly meeting (as determined in cooperation with the Cycle Chemistry SME).

• Participate in external meetings/training as needed to maintain continual

• improvement from a chemistry knowledge standpoint – i.e. staying up to date on current EPRI initiatives and programs.

• Continuously monitor the chemistry processes.

• Train staff to initiate immediate corrective action, upon identification of cycle chemistry parameter performance outside the requirements established in this procedure, these actions will include, but is not limited to:

                i Initiating corrective/analytical actions to identify and correct contributing factors.

                ii Seeking assistance from Cycle Chemistry SMEs

• Request the Cycle Chemistry SME to review proposed changes to plant specific cycle chemistry guideline procedures to ensure technical accuracy and fleet consistency.

• Ensure all inline analyzers and equipment for monitoring cycle chemistry performance are maintained, calibrated, and validated during unit operation.

• Monitor inline continuous cycle chemistry readings and adhere to corrective action sequence.

• Ensure water treatment related equipment is properly operated to prevent damaging events, contamination, corrosion, and deposition.

• Work closely with Plant Operations personnel to ensure chemistry procedures are followed during startup, shutdown, and normal operations.

• Provide contractor oversight, management

Job Description

This is the first level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. The Engineering Technologist I applies developing technical expertise to solve simple problems, and management skills to provide oversight of work in a specific area of developing expertise, with high direction and close supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with some degree of independence. 

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Associates degree
• In lieu of Associates degree, HS Diploma/ GED and 4 years relevant work experience.

 

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Understanding of basic principles of project management.

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 4+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)