Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general staff engineering support including development and implementation of MM&CAPEX projects, plant project scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue improvement and cost reduction and project technical lead.

Essential Functions

Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits

Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation

Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies

Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity

Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects

Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs

Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization

Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants

- Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps

Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits

Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation

Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies

Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity

Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects

Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs

Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization

Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants

- Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps

Other Responsibilities

May act as Emergency Response Coordinator

- Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

A Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering or related field

Five (5) years power plant maintenance or related experience, including hands-on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred

Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months

Strong organizational and project management skills working with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and contractors

Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality

Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations

Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

- Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold

Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations

Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and walkways and work in confined spaces

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions

Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling

- The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time