Plant Engineer-Boiler Specialist

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Position Overview:

GRE is seeking a dynamic and innovative Plant Engineer, Boiler Specialist to provide technical direction and monitoring of plant equipment and systems operation and maintenance for our refuse-derived fuel steam plant.

Responsibilities:

• This position will provide technical direction for the overhaul and repair activities of the boilers and associated equipment with the waste-to-energy plant for projects, typically $100K - $2M in capital cost.
• Prepare work scopes, recommend, justify, design and forecast equipment modifications of new installations and scheduled outages to maximize plant reliability and reduce O&M. 
• Recommend alternative designs or materials and specify replacement parts.
• Direct contractors, drafters, technicians and others performing maintenance and construction activities.
• Work with operations staff to review and revise plant operating procedures to safely maximize plant reliability and exceed all environmental requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records of boilers and equipment and coded required documentation; complete emission and other regulatory reports.
• Evaluate testing requirements, prepare test procedures and conduct tests to evaluate boiler condition and performance.

Qualifications: 

• The qualified candidate will possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and power plant operations, biomass, solid fuel or waste-to-energy experience.
• Experience in steam generator design, testing and operation and strong understanding of boiler thermal performance design and evaluation methods required.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated solid project management skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities and effective collaboration aptitude.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and opportunity for professional growth.

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter and resume.

Application deadline is March 17, 2013

~ Great River Energyn is an EEO/AA Employer. ~