Overview
On Site
USD 119,400.00 - 168,500.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Policies and Procedures
Preventive Maintenance
Failure Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
IT Management
Project Planning
Repair
Finance
Communication
Schematics
Writing
Training
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Job Details
Job Description
Purpose of Position
The Sr Steam Turbine Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of major rotating equipment including steam turbines, cooling water pumps, and injection pumps. This role provides technical leadership, oversees maintenance programs, and serves as the owner's representative for mechanical projects.
Responsibilities
Adhere to, support, and enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures
Responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of main steam turbines, cooling water pumps and injection pumps to include development of written job scopes and procedures to complete major inspections on turbines and generators
Identify spare parts and verify stock of critical parts
Coordinates the repair of turbine rotors and turbine parts
Have reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance activities completed for the major rotating equipment. This includes vibration analysis, lubrication analysis and thermography.
Recommend major work activities for critical equipment during major overhauls
Responsible for failure analysis program, coordinates investigations
Write technical portion of contracts to be performed on rotating equipment
Serves as owner's representative for capital and expense mechanical projects
Provide technical leadership to staff
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Qualifications
Must have bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university engineering program
A professional engineering license is recommended to be considered for the senior level
Seven to ten years of experience and knowledge of steam turbine operation, maintenance and repair, power plant engineering, business/financial and contractual matters
Excellent communication skills are required to interface and communicate with all employees, superiors and vendors
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, regulations, blueprints, schematics and process and instrument diagrams
Capability of writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, the general public and employees at all levels
Competent in giving oral and written instruction that is understandable by all
Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with CalEnergy Operating Corporation procedures
Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects
Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, working in confined spaces, and tolerating extreme temperatures
A valid California driver's license is required
A California professional engineering license is preferred
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
About Us
BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Joy is Renewable! It's not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.
About the Team
BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Purpose of Position
The Sr Steam Turbine Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of major rotating equipment including steam turbines, cooling water pumps, and injection pumps. This role provides technical leadership, oversees maintenance programs, and serves as the owner's representative for mechanical projects.
Responsibilities
Adhere to, support, and enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures
Responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of main steam turbines, cooling water pumps and injection pumps to include development of written job scopes and procedures to complete major inspections on turbines and generators
Identify spare parts and verify stock of critical parts
Coordinates the repair of turbine rotors and turbine parts
Have reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance activities completed for the major rotating equipment. This includes vibration analysis, lubrication analysis and thermography.
Recommend major work activities for critical equipment during major overhauls
Responsible for failure analysis program, coordinates investigations
Write technical portion of contracts to be performed on rotating equipment
Serves as owner's representative for capital and expense mechanical projects
Provide technical leadership to staff
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Qualifications
Must have bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university engineering program
A professional engineering license is recommended to be considered for the senior level
Seven to ten years of experience and knowledge of steam turbine operation, maintenance and repair, power plant engineering, business/financial and contractual matters
Excellent communication skills are required to interface and communicate with all employees, superiors and vendors
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, regulations, blueprints, schematics and process and instrument diagrams
Capability of writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, the general public and employees at all levels
Competent in giving oral and written instruction that is understandable by all
Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with CalEnergy Operating Corporation procedures
Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects
Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, working in confined spaces, and tolerating extreme temperatures
A valid California driver's license is required
A California professional engineering license is preferred
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
About Us
BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Joy is Renewable! It's not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.
About the Team
BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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