Power Plant Engineer
Company: Knowhirematch
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Plant
Engineer implements, coordinates and performs the engineering
support functions for plant operations and maintenance. Provides
engineering support for safety and environmental performance and
compliance, as well as compliance with contracts at the plant
(generation, steam, wheeling and raw materials.) Provides technical
support for daily operations, plant improvements, process
improvements, and analysis of plant breakdowns and recommendation
of corrective action. This includes project planning and execution
(Capital and Major Maintenance), vendor and contractor oversight,
as well as providing guidance and support for plant programs using
predictive and preventive maintenance techniques. Act as technical
contact point for insurance issues (fire/boiler, property and
machinery). Responsible for overall plant engineering function and
IT support. Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1.
Department Head. Establish goals and objectives for the engineering
group and organization of the various functions in the department
with defined areas of responsibility and performance standards.
Main departmental functions are as follows: i. Engineering ii.
Plant Performance iii. Operations and Maintenance Support iv.
Safety & Environmental Compliance Support v. IT Support (includes
DCS) 2. Ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of
plant specific performance monitoring related to the following: i.
Availability Improvements ii. Thermal Efficiency 3. Manage Plant
Improvements/Capital Process. Compile all necessary data,
investigate viable alternatives and make economic evaluations
related to plant equipment and/or procedures modifications to
ensure improved plant safety, availability, efficiency and
environmental performance. Assist in the investigation of plant
problems, incidents, accidents and unusual events and provide
analysis, recommendations, reports and follow-up plans as required.
Leads the plant’s configuration (management of change) process. 4.
Implements and maintain a tracking system for plant issues that
impact safety, environmental compliance, equipment condition,
budget or generation. 5. Utilize tools and analysis techniques to
identify developing equipment issues that might cause future forced
outages or risks to personnel. Provide assistance in the
development of preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance
activities. 6. Evaluate equipment failures and assist with Root
Cause Analysis to prevent recurrence. Assist in the investigation
of plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and
provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate
follow-up plans. 7. Maintain and update the plant drawing files and
files on equipment, testing, unit availability, generation and
downtime statistics, thermal performance, DCS configuration and
water chemistry. 8. Direct and control engineering expenditures to
remain within budget guidelines. Provide relevant input to the
budgetary process. 9. Provide necessary technical support in the
preparation of bid specifications, evaluation of vendor/contractor
bid proposals and monitoring of contractor work performance to
assure contract compliance. 10. Assure IT Administration (including
DCS) through which repairs, modifications and software changes are
completed safely and without impacting unit operation. 11.
Interface with and support the Administration, Operation,
Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety departments in
achieving their goals and objectives. Provide technical input as
required. 12. The assignments will involve coordination with
Corporate Engineering, external contact with maintenance and
engineering firms to discuss field changes, manufacturer sales
representatives and service personnel and vendors to discuss new or
modifications to existing equipment, resolve problems and exchange
information. Has frequent internal contact with various plant
personnel including shift supervisors, technicians and plant
operations and maintenance personnel, to resolve problems, provide
technical support and exchange information. 13. Other duties as
assigned. 14. Follow all safety/environmental policies, procedures,
and rules and participate in training. Promote the Company’s
highest value, EH&S and NERC Compliance through actions and
conduct and positively affects morale. Requirements Job
Qualifications: 1. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, or
equivalent, plus a minimum of ten (10) years relevant power
plant-related experience required. 2. A thorough, demonstrated
understanding of power plant operations, including a working
knowledge of the operations and maintenance components of the
plant. A proficient knowledge of computer and control systems is
needed. Knowledge of chemistry as related to power plant operations
and water treatment programs. Understand budgets, bid proposals and
contract evaluation and basic accounting principles. Knowledge of
chemistry, physics, engineering and plant operations is beneficial
for this job. 3. An ability to plan, coordinate and direct varied
programs and tasks directly involved with the engineering component
of the plant but directly influencing the entire plant operation.
Analyze and interpret data to make sound professional judgments and
recommendations. An ability to manage and motivate others and deal
persuasively with all other managers and plant employees. 4. At
least 5 years’ experience supervising technical, supervisory and
administrative personnel required. Strong leadership and
motivational skills required. 5. Licenses - Professional
Engineering license in the state of Connecticut, not required, but
strongly encouraged. 6. Must be able to read, write, speak and
understand English.
Keywords: Knowhirematch, Jersey City , Power Plant Engineer, Energy / Utilities , Bridgeport, New Jersey
