The Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant independently handles engineering tasks for rotating and static equipment in a thermal or combined-cycle facility. You’ll lead small-to-medium projects, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive reliability improvements while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
Equipment Design & Modifications
Develop and review mechanical designs for boilers/HRSGs, turbines, pumps, and heat exchangers using CAD / 3D tools.
Prepare datasheets, isometrics, and piping layouts; manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) through MoC processes.
Performance Analysis & Optimization
Analyze plant performance data (heat rate, pressure drops, vibration spectra) to identify efficiency gains.
Propose and implement tuning, cleaning, or retrofits to improve thermal efficiency and throughput.
Reliability & Maintenance Support
Lead root-cause investigations of equipment failures; develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Collaborate with Maintenance to refine preventive and predictive-maintenance (PdM) strategies (RCM, vibration monitoring).
Project Management
Own small-to-medium capital projects (coupling replacements, bypass installations, auxiliary upgrades): define scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate with Procurement, Contractors, and OEMs to ensure on-time delivery and quality installation.
Inspection & Condition Monitoring
Supervise field inspections, alignment checks, and NDE (ultrasonic, thermography) activities; validate findings.
Interpret condition-monitoring data and trigger maintenance or engineering interventions.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain mechanical design files, P&IDs, and O&M manuals; ensure all work complies with ASME, API, and local codes.
Prepare technical reports, failure-analysis summaries, and KPI dashboards for leadership review.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Coach junior engineers and technicians; conduct design reviews and share best practices.
Work closely with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and HSE teams to align engineering solutions with plant needs.
Ensure equipment designs and modifications meet pressure-part integrity, alignment, and safety standards.
Drive initiatives that lower heat-rate, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel or water usage.
Apply RCM and data-driven analysis to prioritize engineering efforts that maximize uptime and minimize lifecycle costs.
Deliver retrofit and upgrade projects on schedule, within budget, and with minimal operational disruption.
Bridge engineering, maintenance, and operations through clear communication, joint planning, and coordinated execution.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Power specialization preferred)
Experience: 3–6 years in power-plant mechanical engineering or rotating equipment roles
Certifications: PMP, CMRP, or relevant professional credentials (preferred)
Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling (AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D) and analysis tools (FEA, heat-balance software)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Solid project-management and stakeholder-engagement skills
Familiarity with CMMS/APM platforms (SAP PM, Maximo) and condition-monitoring systems
Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring capabilities
Office-based engineering with frequent field visits to turbine halls, boiler rooms, and mechanical workshops
Participation in planned outages and may require extended hours during turnarounds
Strict adherence to PPE use and site safety protocols at all times