Talen Energy Corp

Diesel Generator Engineer

Talen Energy Corp$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 2 years of related engineering experience for Support Engineer role
  • 5+ years of engineering experience required for Sr. Engineer role
  • Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access
  • Preferred: working knowledge of Emergency Diesel Generators or electrical distribution systems

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in engineering analysis and program implementation
  • Develop trending and monitoring plans for system performance
  • Advocate for system performance improvement opportunities
  • Identify and resolve equipment and system problems
  • Investigate and produce cost-effective designs or recommendations
  • Interface with Operations, Maintenance, and Station Leadership on system issues
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer and present work products effectively
  • Review industry experiences and apply lessons learned to improve system reliability

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development in a specialized engineering field
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
  • Involvement in high-impact engineering activities at a nuclear facility
  • Access to ongoing training and industry forums
  • Participation in performance improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Under general direction, responsible for engineering activities associated with assigned electrical systems at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, with a focus on the station's Emergency Diesel Generators. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of electrical engineering concepts. May provide guidance and direction to other Talen Energy employees to support production of high quality, timely and cost-effective engineering solutions to technical problems.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
• Develop and implement trending and monitoring plans for assigned systems/components to ensure safe reliable equipment performance.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned systems/components, and advocate for system performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Uses existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
• Directly interface with other workgroups (i.e., Operations, Maintenance) and Station Leadership regarding system issues and improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
• Assists in a variety of topics including developing procedures, improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
• Routinely review industry operating experience and collaborate with industry peers and forums and effectively apply 'lessons learned' for improving system performance and reliability.

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer

BS Degree in Engineering

Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Support Engineer

BS Degree in Engineering

Minimum 2 years related engineering experience.

Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Sr. Engineer

BS Degree in Engineering

Shall have at least five years of experience in engineering at a commercial nuclear reactor facility.

Individuals must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Emergency Diesel Generators or electrical distribution systems

Previous commercial nuclear experience

Familiar with electrical design requirements for Nuclear Power plants is desired.

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Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

About Talen Energy Corp

Talen Energy is an American power generation and transmission company. The company was formed in 2015 as a spin-off from PPL Corporation and Riverstone Holdings. Talen Energy owns and operates power plants in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, and Montana. The company also provides energy management services to commercial and industrial customers. Talen Energy is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Talen Energy Corp
Size
2,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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