March 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Organization:
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Region:
United States, Georgia, Rincon
End of contest:
September 30, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Mechanical engineer
Description
Location:Effingham Energy Facility - Rincon, GA

Job Code:205

# of Openings:1

Description

The Sr. Engineer will oversee the Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Programs at plants owned/operated or contracted to operate by Oglethorpe Power.  The incumbent will be responsible for planning such efforts as major generator outages at Oglethorpe Plants and the design, selection and implementation of new mechanical systems at Oglethorpe Plants.  The incumbent will assist in planning, reviewing and monitoring annual maintenance inspections and write annual reports at facilities owned/operated or contracted to operate by Oglethorpe Power.  The incumbent will provide business, administrative, and technical support for plant managers and other personnel as needed, including the design of new plant systems or modifications to existing plant systems, planning, budgeting, and performance analysis for facilities owned/operated or contracted to operate by Oglethorpe Power.  The incumbent will assist with development and execution of Capital Projects. The incumbent will also provide services, such as the review of drawings, specifications, design memoranda, etc., to generation projects in development or under construction.

Job Duties:

  • Planning such efforts as major equipment outages and coordinating the design, selection and installation of major new equipment and systems.
  • Oversee the Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Programs at plants owned/operated or contracted to operate by Oglethorpe Power.
  • Review and monitor annual mechanical inspections at facilities owned/operated or contracted to operate by Oglethorpe Power.
  • Serve as the OPC technical expert in mechanical engineering and predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Provide business, administrative, and technical support for plant managers and other personnel as needed, including the design of new plant systems or modifications to existing plant systems, planning, budgeting, and performance analysis for facilities operated and maintained by OPC.
  • Provide services, such as the review of drawings, specifications, design memoranda, etc., to generation projects in development or under construction.
  • Assist with the development and execution of Capital Projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (preferably BSME) - Technical and business knowledge of generating plant operation, performance and economics.

Experience: This position is a Senior Engineer level position.  10+ years minimum engineering and five years minimum preventive and predictive maintenance experience in an operating commercial electric power generating plant is required, including planning, budgeting, preventive and predictive maintenance and maintenance analysis.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred and valid driver's license that meets the insurance requirements under Oglethorpe Power's Drivers Qualification Program. Level II Vibration Analyst certification desired.

Specialized Skills: Creativity; ability to organize and manage time well and to work with autonomy; good interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication abilities; good technical and business analytical skills; PC fluency.  Ability to work directly with Plant Manager and senior plant staff.

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Contact

Oglethorpe Power Corporation

2100 E Exchange Pl

Tucker

Georgia United States

www.opc.com