Major Equipment Procurement/Thermal Process Engineer 2
- Compensation
- $45–$51 / hr
- Location
- Waynesboro, GA, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 7–10 years of related engineering experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience applying thermodynamics in an engineering environment.
- Experience supporting simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants.
- Strong experience developing and evaluating mass and thermal balances.
- Demonstrated experience writing engineering reports and technical specifications.
- Experience using heat-balance software.
- Experience sizing major rotating equipment and heat-transfer equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting plant equipment.
- Ability to provide field engineering and startup support at plant sites.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25%.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- Previous plant-site engineering experience strongly preferred.
- OEM experience with organizations such as GE, Siemens, Nooter/Eriksen, Toshiba, or similar major power-generation equipment manufacturers preferred.
- Experience supporting equipment procurement, equipment specifications, vendor evaluations, and major capital projects is highly desirable.
Full description
Position Overview
BLOC Resources is seeking an experienced Major Equipment Procurement / Thermal Process Engineer 2 to support Southern Company at its Waynesboro, Georgia location.
This position will provide specialized mechanical and thermal engineering support for power generation projects involving simple-cycle and combined-cycle plants, major rotating equipment, heat-transfer equipment, plant performance, equipment procurement, and new and retrofit projects.
The successful candidate will perform thermal analyses, develop heat and mass balances, size major equipment, prepare engineering reports and technical specifications, and utilize industry-standard heat-balance software to evaluate plant and equipment performance.
The engineer will also provide field engineering support, including troubleshooting equipment under warranty and supporting the startup and commissioning of new equipment at plant sites. The position requires approximately 25% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Thermal & Process Engineering
- Perform thermal analysis of simple-cycle and combined-cycle power generation plants.
- Develop and evaluate mass and thermal balances for power plant systems and equipment.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses supporting new construction, retrofit, and equipment replacement projects.
- Utilize heat-balance modeling to evaluate plant performance and equipment requirements.
- Analyze operating and design data to identify performance issues and support engineering decisions.
- Apply thermodynamic principles to power generation systems and major equipment.
Major Equipment Engineering & Procurement
- Perform engineering evaluations supporting the selection and procurement of major plant equipment.
- Size major equipment for both new and retrofit power generation projects.
- Provide technical input for major rotating and heat-transfer equipment.
- Prepare equipment requirements, engineering specifications, data sheets, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Review technical information and equipment performance requirements to support procurement and project execution.
- Coordinate with project teams, vendors, OEMs, plant personnel, and other engineering disciplines as required.
Heat Balance Modeling
- Develop and analyze heat-balance models for simple-cycle and combined-cycle facilities.
- Utilize Thermoflow, GateCycle, or comparable heat-balance software.
- Interpret model results and incorporate findings into engineering recommendations, equipment sizing, specifications, and reports.