Power Plant Engineer

Brief Description

The

Plant Engineer

supports safe, efficient, and reliable operations at the 875 MW gas-fired combined cycle Bethlehem Energy Center, which utilizes three GE 7FA.04 gas turbines and one D11 steam turbine. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role provides engineering expertise, maintenance support, contractor oversight, and project management to optimize plant performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Engineer and justify plant modifications and improvements.

- Develop specifications for equipment and materials; manage spare parts inventory.

- Oversee contractor/vendor tasks and ensure compliance with corporate programs.

- Maintain plant performance analysis tools; report findings to management.

- Develop heat rate curves and load forecasting tools for bidding strategies.

- Administer OSI/PI historical data retrieval and maintain technical library/drawings.

- Manage the Management of Change program and ensure NERC compliance.

- Prepare and administer capital project budgets; support outage planning and work scopes.

- Lead complex projects independently and provide technical guidance to plant personnel

- Responsible for NERC compliance at site level

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 10+ years in power plant operations and maintenance; combined cycle experience preferred.

- Strong knowledge of gas and steam turbine technologies, generators, and control systems.

- Proficiency in Excel, OSI PI software, and performance analysis tools.

- Effective communication, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

- Prior NERC compliance experience preferred.

- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) desirable.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All plant employees are expected to work safely at all times. Working at the power plant may involve:

- Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.

- Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.

- Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.

- Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.

- Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.

- Exposure to extreme heat and cold.

- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.

- Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.

- Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Summary

Applicants must possess a

valid driver's license

and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.