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

 the performance of steam turbine units and associated systems.

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

, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operation.

 to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws.

 to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

 for outages and equipment overhauls.

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

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

Technical Skills Required

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

.).

OEM turbine generators

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

vibration analysis, control systems

, and generator diagnostics.

project scheduling tools

 like Primavera (P6) or MS Project.

Qualifications

Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

.

power plant operations or maintenance

.

Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)

 are a plus.

Soft Skills

problem-solving

 and analytical abilities.

communication and collaboration

 skills.

safety and quality

.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal – Houston Commercial team, Houston Management

External – Third party operators, Third party consultants.