April 27, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Generation Engineer II or Senior

Organization:
Black Hills Corporation
Region:
United States, Colorado, Pueblo
End of contest:
April 10, 2024
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description

Job Specifications

Provide technical engineering support to the Power Generation Department to ensure safe reliable operations.  Monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on plant electrical, control functions and mechanical systems.

SALARY RANGE:  Determined by the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Level II:   $82,550 - $123,800
Senior Level:  $92,500 - $152,450

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:   Senior Manager, Generation Engineering

LOCATION:  Pueblo, CO  

  • Required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.
  • A comprehensive relocation package is offered for this position! Details about this package will be shared during the interview and offer process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage and support assigned projects including scope, plan, specify, and direct work.
  • Work Directly with Project Managers to supply existing, receive new, modify, and update project files as part of a management of change process.
  • Evaluates maintenance procedures, documents updates, and supports training staff based on necessary changes and upgrades.
  • Evaluates and leads performance testing and tuning of plant's boiler, turbine, AQCS and ancillary equipment.
  • Supports testing of reagents and/or other products for improving environmental compliance, safety, and reliability.
  • Prepare and review plant procedures and system descriptions as assigned.  Specify training for employees on plant electrical operating and maintenance tasks related to assigned projects.
  • Assist in budget preparation for assigned areas of capital, maintenance, and operation activities.
  • Project management from conception to completion on capital and O&M projects.
  • Coordinates processes and procedures as required by RCM.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to interface effectively with consultants, contractors, internal resources, and state/local government agencies.
  • Must be willing to work in a team environment or individually.  Will work closely with Operations and Maintenance Departments. Will be key player in identifying capital project work for Engineering Department.  
  • Maintains a successful partnership with Generation Dispatch, Reliability Center to meet business goals and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Engineer II: Minimum of (3) three years of experience with power generation projects and DCS systems required. 
  • Senior Engineer:  Minimum (4) four years of experience with power generation projects and DCS systems required. 
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of basic principles of power generation (specifically coal-fired steam turbine generation units), engineering, system control principles and instrumentation.
  • Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Understanding of administration, accounting principles, and project management.
  • Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, CMMS (EAM) or similar, PI, and PeopleSoft. 
  • Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings
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Contact

Black Hills Corporation

625 Ninth St

Rapid City

South Dakota United States

www.blackhillscorp.com