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Power Plant Engineer

Power Plant Engineer

Ajulia Executive SearchBridgeport, CT, United States
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Position Summary

The Powerplant Engineering Manager will lead and coordinate engineering support for plant operations and maintenance, focusing on safety, environmental compliance, performance optimization, and contract adherence.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Powerplant Engineering Manager will set goals and manage functions across Engineering, Plant Performance, O&M Support, Safety & Environmental Compliance, and IT (including DCS).
  • Develop and oversee monitoring systems for availability and thermal efficiency improvements.
  • Lead plant improvement initiatives, perform cost-benefit analyses, and manage change / configuration processes.
  • The Powerplant Engineering Manager will implement systems to monitor plant issues affecting safety, compliance, reliability, and budget.
  • Use analysis tools to detect early equipment issues and support maintenance planning.
  • Lead root cause investigations and develop mitigation strategies for equipment failures and incidents.
  • Maintain accurate records on equipment, drawings, performance data, DCS, and water chemistry.
  • The Powerplant Engineering Manager will manage the engineering budget and contribute to plant-wide financial planning.
  • Prepare bid specs, evaluate proposals, and oversee contractor performance for compliance.
  • Ensure IT and DCS systems are maintained, updated, and secure with minimal operational impact.
  • Provide technical support across departments to meet operational and compliance goals.
  • Work with vendors, contractors, and corporate engineering to resolve issues and implement improvements.
  • Adhere to and promote all EH&S and NERC compliance policies and participate in training initiatives.

Qualifications

  • The Powerplant Engineering Manager must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • PE license in Connecticut (preferred).
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years in power plant engineering with 5+ years in supervisory roles.
  • Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance, control systems, chemistry, budgets, and contract management.
  • Leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, cross-functional communication, and project management.
  • The Powerplant Engineering Manager must have proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITHOUT A VISA SPONSORSHIP
  • BENEFITS :

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Direct Hire
  • Paid time off
  • 110K-$140K / ANNUM
  • Ask for : Amrita Mukherjee

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