Steam Plant Engineer

Job Description

What’s it like to work with a company protecting what really matters? Remarkable. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

BAE Systems is seeking a Steam Plant Engineer for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant located in Radford Virginia. Under the general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager, the Steam Plant Engineer is responsible for plant engineering, operations and maintenance support, contractor support, and project management. The Steam Plant Engineer serves as a resource for plant personnel to assist in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the facility. The successful candidate will also be responsible for various reports to support business needs.

In this role, you will:

• Engineer, design, and justify plant modifications and improvements.
• Make informed decisions on engineering issues and methods that are cost effective and of high quality.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on complex electrical and mechanical issues throughout the powerhouse and power generation system, coordinating with site personnel, vendors and contractors as needed.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for steam plant spare parts inventory.
• Develop specifications for equipment and materials as required in support of facility projects.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and directions to personnel as needed.
• Develop and maintain plant performance and efficiency analysis tools and report’s findings to the Energy Manager.
• Develop and maintain heat rate curves and load forecasting.
• Maintain the technical library and drawings to ensure that all necessary reference materials are available and up to date.
• Prepare capital project budgets for approval and administer the project budget.
• Provide support in the development of work scopes associated with scheduled and non-scheduled outages.
• Carry out complex projects and assignments independently.
• Administer the OSI Pi historical data retrieval tool.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Exhibit a thorough understanding of plant design, construction, operations, maintenance, and analysis in the utility industry, oil & gas industry, required.
• Write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering or related degree
• 6 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, electronic controls and monitoring devices
• Extensive knowledge of gas and steam technologies
• Demonstrated effective skills to coordinate effectively with external and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills required along with attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects and sub-projects concurrently.
• Proficient in engineering design and principles for rotating equipment, including pumps, turbines, and generators.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Projects).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Specialized education in steam or power distribution
• 10+ years’ experience in power plant operations and maintenance
• Hands-on experience in operations and maintenance of rotating equipment
• Proficiency with OSI Pi Software
• Experience developing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• SharePoint experience
• Supervisory experience of professional and union employees #LI-JR1 #LI-Onsite

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.