Senior On-Site Plant Mechanical Engineer

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities.  Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.  We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

LOCATION

This is an on-site position assigned to the Jackson Generating Station located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those who qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior On-site Plant Mechanical Engineer assist in the development, design and testing of new products or systems. They work with a team of other engineers, scientist and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. This position is responsible for testing mechanical and electromechanical products and systems as well as the mechanical testing and maintenance of products in production and testing prototypes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to plant’s Operations and Maintenance departments in resolving system and equipment problems
• Assess mechanical and turbomachinery systems in accordance with the system health assessment process
• Develop and maintaining system history for key mechanical and rotating equipment systems.
• Perform system monitoring for operational and predictive trends and implementing actions to ensure reliability
• Review preventive maintenance and inspection results
• Review equipment and condition indicator data and evaluating repeat maintenance
• Evaluate information from Operations, regulatory and strategy organizations, etc., to identify performance issues and needs for action
  • Ensure that corrective actions are identified, justified, appropriately scheduled, and completed
• Develop strategies and justifications for equipment life-cycle management and system/component performance improvement consistent with the corporate business plan to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability which includes:
  • Problem identification and solution development
  • Development of cost estimates, justifications, and timing requirements
  • Provide input to the financial planning processes
    • Maintaining short-term and long-term system plans
• Evaluate data (routine performance testing, operational trends, vibration analysis, thermal (IR) analysis, oil analysis, etc.), and taking appropriate actions based on results
• Optimize preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and utilizing data/trends to adjust PM strategies
• Participate and/or leading root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment problems
• Provide overhaul, refurbishment planning, and shop/field oversight for equipment as needed
• Provide recommendations for spare parts inventories for system equipment
• Provide work management support
  • Assist plant to prioritize notifications and work orders
  • Ensure open work orders are appropriately scheduled to ensure system reliability
  • Assist in outage and work window planning
• Function as project single point of contact (SPOC) and/or sponsor for projects
• Prepare specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
• Write reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential mechanical engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
• Design, maintain, implement, or improve mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
• Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all mechanical engineering project matters
• Manage the development and implementation of mechanical systems
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical and technical skills
• Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software
• Written and verbal communication skills 
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of relevant experience
• (OR) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of relevant experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Balance of plant and/or turbomachinery experience
• Previous power plant experience