East Kentucky Power Cooperative

Engineer II, III or Senior

LocationWinchester, KY
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc


EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


No Expiration Dat

eThis posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received


.

Key Rol

esSearching for PE's highly skilled in reliability engineering processes and principles required for Life Cycle Asset Management. Heavy industrial process engineering experience required. Simple and combined cycle gas turbine power generation backgrounds will be a plus

.

We are posting the Senior level requirements, but will consider Engineer II, Engineer III or Seni

or.

To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate setti


ngs.

Key Responsibil


itiesAll Specia

ltiesDevelops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations,

etc.Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the pro
ject.Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action requ
ired.Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on prog
ress.Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utili
ties.Successfully manages complex assignments on routine b
asis.Trains and develops less experienced engin
eers.Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assi
gned.Manages multiples assignments and mentors other s
taff.Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decis
ions.Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, datab
ases)Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedu
les).Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g.
RUS).Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignm
ents.Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and proce
sses.Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperat
ives.Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective exper
tise.Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and stand
ards.Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the indu
stry.Performs all work in a safe and timely ma


nner.

Production/E

&CLeads analysis of test data, operating data, and practices; recommends plant improv

ementsbased on these ana
lyses.Leads design of plant improvements in accordance with engineering prac
tices.Leads preparation of equipment and construction specifications, evaluation of bids, and recommendation of bi
dders.Leads coordination of contractors or staff on project related work, certification of completed work, and recommendation of final acceptance of the pr
oject.Leads others in monitoring the project during start-up and recommending modifications necessary to support project su
ccess.Leads others in improving plant function and increasing eff
icacy.Leads others in planning, testing, collecting, and evaluating data on plant performance. Evaluates results of testing program and recommends improve
ments.Leads others in accumulating, analyzing, and preparing reports concerning industry operations, laws, and regula
tions.Works in conjunction with others to provide engineering services to plan and coordinate procedures for reviewing equipment specifications and system interrelationships for all planned generating facil
ities.Develops and maintains equipment / system maintenance basis strat
egies.Develops and analyzes Condition Based and Predictive Maintenance pro
grams.Key component to the daily O&M Work Management Process and Outage Management
Team.Leads Corrective Action Review and Root Cause Analysis processes to prevent future occurr
ences.Performs all engineering related duties with a Continuous Improvement mi


ndset.

Key Requi


rementsEducation and Certifications / Li

censes:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering will be given preference. All Engineering degrees must be from an ABET accredited program. Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky pre


ferred.

Ex

p

erience:Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience r


equired.

Skills and A


bilities:All Sp

ecialtiesThorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and busine

ss plans.Proven ability to negotiate and resolve
conflict.Ability to lead and provide work direction t
o others.Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative
business.Ability to present technical information to wide range of a
udiences.Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presen
tations).Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Coo
perative.Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and ac
tivities.Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible s
olutions.Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work ac
tivities.Excellent data analysis and problem solving a
bilities.Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications


*required.

Producti*

on/E&CRequires knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance p
rocedures.Technical knowledge of power plant equipment, central station chemical, and thermodynamic
processes.Requires knowledge of contract p
rocedures.Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions in the execution of contract req
uirements.Must be able to read, interpret, and prepare system and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and engineering
drawings.Must have the ability to think logically and creatively and to understand instructions on specific objectives, any complex features, and possible solutions, and formulate good engineering plans/
solutions.Must be able to plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of en


gineering.

C

ompetenciesTechnical/Professional Knowledge

and SkillsContributing to T
eam SuccessDeci
sion MakingGaining
CommitmentCus
tomer FocusA


daptability

Workin


g Conditions

Office/PlantThis is primarily an inside (power generation site) position with usual office

conditions.Must maintain a valid drive
r’s license.Travel in and outside the system; travel may b
e overnight.Work outside normal hours may
be required.Must wear personal protective equipment as


*appropriate.

Produ*

ction/E&CDue to 24/7 operational cycle, work outside of normal business hours is required on occasion, with potential to include nights
and weekends.Must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection. Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sea
ling surface.Must maintain a valid driv
er’s license.Work in and around operating plant and construction environment where environment demands may include dust, fumes, rough/uneven terrain, variations in temp
erature, etc.This position often work
s at heights.Regularly lifts up to twenty (20) pounds; occasionally lifts up to fifty
(50) pounds.Must wear personal protective equipment as


appropriate.

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