Babcock Power

Field Engineer

Babcock Power$77K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; relevant experience can substitute for degree
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including heat transfer, combustion efficiency, and fluid mechanics
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Skilled in documentation and report writing
  • Willingness to travel over 60% of the time
  • Physical capability to navigate confined spaces and work at heights

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections on boilers and HRSG units at power generating utility sites
  • Collect operational and performance data for analysis
  • Solve mechanical and performance-related issues
  • Promote company products and services during site visits
  • Assist in major projects related to boiler and HRSG systems
  • Conduct performance testing and tuning for emissions compliance

Benefits

  • Transparent base pay range provided, promoting fair compensation practices
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer, located anywhere in the United States, for our Technical Services Department which encompasses Boiler and HRSG Operation and Performance. This position will travel to power generating utility sites and perform boiler and HRSG unit inspections, collect operational and performance data, and solve mechanical and performance problems. Through direct site visits you will also promote company products/services and assist with major projects.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will have proficient knowledge in:

Boiler System Operation, Maintenance & Performance:
  • Utility and Industrial Boiler arrangements including boiler setting, economizer, generating bank, primary SH/RH, final SH/RH and attemperator systems.
  • Visual inspection of the boiler systems noted above.
  • Boiler performance testing and tuning for emissions compliance, collection and evaluation of boiler performance data including NOx, CO and O2.
  • Instrumentation and boiler controls.

HRSG system operation, performance:
  • HRSG inspection knowledge including exterior, gas side, and waterside.
  • Working knowledge of UT (Ultrasonic Thickness) Testing of pressure and non-pressure part components.
  • High Energy Piping (HEP) systems and piping hangers & supports.

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of:

Pulverizer system operation, inspection, maintenance & performance:
  • Coal fineness/distribution testing for performance & balance.
  • Determine A/C ratio by heat balance.
  • Prepare characterization curves for the pulverizer.
  • Burner testing & tuning.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or related field. An associate degree with 5 years relevant experience or 7 years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for the BS requirement.
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer rates, combustion efficiency, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Proficient with documentation and report writing.
  • Extensive travel required, more than 60%.
  • Physical dexterity including crawling extended distances, bending, average lifting (< 50 lbs), and the ability to enter boiler and auxiliary equipment through existing access doors and openings.
  • Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Benefits

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The salary range for this job is $77,000.00 - $130,000.00

About Babcock Power

Babcock Power is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. They design, manufacture, and service heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), boilers, and environmental systems for power generation, refining, and petrochemical processing. Babcock Power is a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets.
Learn more about Babcock Power
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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