Power Plant Process Engineer

Location: Billingsley, AL

Contract- 1 Year

Job Summary

The Power Plant Engineer is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing power plant equipment and systems . This role requires experience in coal-fired or gas power plants with expertise in pollution control processes, performance monitoring, and field inspections . The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in the field , support multiple plants or systems, and provide technical guidance for performance improvement and maintenance planning .

Key Responsibilities

Plant Equipment & System Expertise

• Hands-on experience with coal-fired or gas power plant equipment and systems .
• Knowledge of power plant pollution control processes , including FGD, SCR, ESP, Fabric Filters, MATS, SO₃, etc.
• Experience with performance monitoring, system troubleshooting, and identifying performance issues .
• Proficient in plant information systems/software and remote monitoring tools .
• Perform site walk-downs and equipment inspections to assess system health and efficiency.

Field & Maintenance Support

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating with multiple plants and systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Experience providing outage support, inspections, and repair planning .
• Fieldwork experience with OEM designers such as GE, URS, and Mitsubishi (preferred).

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and communicate technical information.
• Ability to work effectively in a plant environment , interacting with operators, technicians, and leadership .
• Quick adaptability to new processes and system configurations .

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred (other relevant degrees considered).
• 5 - 7 years of experience in a related field preferred .
• Experience working with outage support, inspections, and repair planning is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing system inefficiencies.
• Ability to work independently while taking initiative on projects and system improvements.
• Effective team collaboration skills to support plant operations and maintenance teams.