Power Plant Engineer

Main Purpose: The Power Plant Engineer would support the ongoing operations and future development of Trafigura’s North American Power assets. The Power Plant Engineer would support the Power Trading team to evaluate operational activities, propose and plan debottlenecks and beneficial projects, and support Due Diligence and M+A exercises around new Power asset acquisitions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

- Monitor and optimize

 the performance of steam turbine units and associated systems.

- Coordinate maintenance

 schedules for turbines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.

- Solve mechanical and thermal issues

, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operation.

- Coordinate with operations and safety teams

 to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws.

- Analyze performance data

 to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

- Develop and implement procedures

 for outages and equipment overhauls.

- Support outage planning

, including scope development, parts identification, and vendor coordination.

- Capital Project Coordination,

help plan and complete plant improvement projects year to year. This includes budget development and compliance.

Technical Skills Required

- Strong understanding of

Power plant operating systems, Steam boilers, Steam turbines, and mechanical systems (Valves, pumps, air compressors, etc

.).

- Experience with 

OEM turbine generators

 (e.g., GE, Siemens,) is highly valued.

- Familiarity with 

vibration analysis, control systems

, and generator diagnostics.

- Ability to use 

project scheduling tools

 like Primavera (P6) or MS Project.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in 

Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

.

- 5–10 years of experience in 

power plant operations or maintenance

.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications like 

Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)

 are a plus.

Soft Skills

- Strong 

problem-solving

 and analytical abilities.

- Excellent 

communication and collaboration

 skills.

- High attention to detail and dedication to 

safety and quality

.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal – Houston Commercial team, Houston Management

External – Third party operators, Third party consultants.