Plant Engineer

The Newark Energy Center is a 665-megawatt gas-fired facility utilizing innovative GE 7FA technology. This state-of-the-art power plant sets a new standard for environmental responsibility, prioritizing sustainability throughout its operations. Committed to reducing emissions and meeting strict environmental standards, it generates cleaner energy while improving air quality in the community. The Newark Energy Center exemplifies responsible energy generation that empowers Newark and minimizes its environmental impact.

Opportunity Summary

As a Plant Engineer at Newark Energy Center, you will be responsible for plant engineering, operations & maintenance support, and project management. Serve as a resource for plant personnel to assist in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the facility.

Primary Functions

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Plant Engineer reports to the Plant Manager. Cooperate with the Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager and Compliance Coordinator as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position entails a Monday to Friday work schedule during regular day shift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts, with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a Plant Engineer with a passion for excellence in plant operations and maintenance, a work history demonstrating progressively increasing responsibilities, and prior experience in a power plant environment.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

Behaviors

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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