Sr Project Engineer - Calipatria, United States - Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Description

Job Description

Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction oversight activities involved in the planning, execution, coordination and control of technical, financial and contractual engineering projects. Capable of managing multidiscipline major engineering projects (in excess of $10,000,000).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to staff. Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs. Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region. (25%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Identify and incorporate new ideas and technologies for project development. Recommend economically viable projects. Manage assigned capital projects by performing the following: understanding the technology involved, performing a management of change (MOC) request, working with purchasing on developing a request for proposal (RFP), performing a project estimate, which leads to writing an authorization for expenditures (AFE) to acquire project funds; purchasing required equipment, developing all pertinent P&IDs, PFDs and line drawings etc. Initiate, implement and complete project work as assigned or otherwise. Manage all costs incurred in the project, keeping scope changes and overruns under control. (25%)
• Provide services to operations and maintenance as required. Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field. (20%)
• Reviews process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications. (15%)
• Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance. Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documents, spare parts list and operating instructions. (15%)
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or civil engineering. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum ten years of experience and knowledge of power plant engineering, or refinery or chemical plant experience.
• Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc.
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. A valid California driver's license is required.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are 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, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company's portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.