Sr. Engineer I PE - Maint

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides technical support to Power Production maintenance programs and activities to give AECC properly maintained and reliable power production facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with Plant Managers and staff to carry out maintenance activities in accordance with annual maintenance plans.  
• Inspects power plants and reviews design and installation of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.  
• Consults with and provides assistance to power plant personnel on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations of electrical control systems and equipment.  
• Coordinates with plant personnel to provide engineering designs, equipment specifications, and other work package documentation to support reliability improvement projects for existing plant systems.  
• Manages vendor coordination, procurement of materials and services, work execution and closeout of Power Production engineering projects as required.  
• Monitors health of major electrical equipment and assists plant personnel with the development and execution of maintenance and testing programs for such equipment.  
• Assists in Cooperative research and development efforts and works with outside research organizations as directed and as appropriate.  
• Keeps abreast of related current scientific developments and governmental regulations and uses every opportunity to become better qualified in this area of responsibility.  
• Participates in generation, co-generation, and renewable energy studies and works with the Manager - Production Maintenance to maximize utilization of AECC power plants.  
• Establishes and maintains contact with personnel of like responsibilities in other power supply systems to exchange technical information and to cooperate within projects of mutual interest.  
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.  
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6 or more years experience  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer License – Arkansas  

Driver's License.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is not indicated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Frequent travel within the state required, Knowledge of power plant processes desirable; Engineering Intern license is strongly preferred.This position is designated as safety sensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safety sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness for duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.