Plant Engineering Manager

5 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Gable Search Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Engineering Manager to join our team at Gable Search Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Engineering Department and providing technical support for plant operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish goals and objectives for the engineering group and oversee the organization of various functions within the department.
  • Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of plant-specific performance monitoring related to availability improvements and thermal efficiency.
  • Manage plant improvements and capital projects, compiling data, investigating viable alternatives, and making economic evaluations to improve plant safety, availability, efficiency, and environmental performance.
  • Implement and maintain a tracking system for plant issues that impact safety, environmental compliance, equipment condition, budget, or generation.
  • Utilize tools and analysis techniques to identify developing equipment issues that might cause future forced outages and provide assistance in the development of preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Evaluate equipment failures and assist with Root Cause Analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Maintain and update plant drawing files and files on equipment, testing, unit availability, generation, and downtime statistics, thermal performance, DCS configuration, and water chemistry.
  • Direct and control engineering expenditures to remain within budget guidelines and provide relevant input to the budgetary process.
  • Provide necessary technical support in the preparation of bid specifications, evaluation of vendor/contractor bid proposals, and monitoring of contractor work performance to assure contract compliance.
  • Assure IT administration, including DCS, through which repairs, modifications, and software changes are completed safely and without impacting unit operation.
  • Interface with and support the Administration, Operation, Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety, and Material Handling departments in achievement of their goals and objectives.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent, plus a minimum of ten (10) years relevant power plant-related experience.
  • A thorough, demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of operations and maintenance components of the plant.
  • An ability to plan, coordinate, and direct varied programs and tasks directly involved with the engineering component of the plant, but directly influencing the entire plant operation.
  • At least 5 years' experience supervising technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills.
  • A Professional Engineering license in the state of Texas is strongly encouraged.
What We Offer

Gable Search Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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