Senior Process Engineer

OG&E

$96K — $128K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; PE preferred
  • 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 in a relevant role
  • Experience in a plant environment is a plus
  • Proficient in process engineering principles
  • Skilled in SAP, AVEVA PI, and data analytics tools

Responsibilities

  • Identify inconsistencies in plant systems through analysis
  • Recommend optimization methods for plant processes
  • Monitor and assess corrective actions
  • Collaborate with team to enhance reliability and performance
  • Lead project design phase as process engineering expert
  • Maintain engineering documentation and standards
  • Provide advanced technical support to operations

Benefits

  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering challenges
  • Engage in hands-on work in a plant environment
  • Participation in leadership initiatives
Full Job Description
JOB INFORMATION
• Job Title: Engineer Senior
• Job Code: 125856
• Job Grade: 58

JOB SUMMARY

Works with minimal direction and provides technical expertise and leadership in the practice of power generation process engineering. Leads complex plant performance initiatives, conducts equipment assessments, and builds analytical models.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Identify generation plant system or process inconsistencies and/or anomalies based on thorough analysis and problem solving.
  • Recommend and advise changes and/or methods for the optimization of generation plant processes to meet business unit targets and goals.
  • Monitor the execution of corrective activities and assess the final results.
  • Work in a team environment to improve generating unit reliability and performance.
  • Participate in project design phase reviews as a process engineering subject matter expert.
  • Develop and maintain process engineering documentation, standards, and procedures.
  • Provide advanced technical support to operations and maintenance teams on asset performance issues.
  • Provide technical oversight and informal mentorship to lower-level Process Engineers.
  • Understand and educate co-workers on how plant reliability and performance impact customers and business goals.
  • All other duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PE and 5 years related engineering experience (at least 3 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in a plant environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
• May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.
• May require travel.
• May be required to work non-standard work schedules.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

  • Proficient in the application of process engineering principles such as Rankine and Brayton cycle analysis, equipment condition and performance monitoring and diagnostics, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
  • Proficient in the use of SAP, AVEVA PI, and EtaPRO for data collection and analysis.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in interpreting technical documents, drawings, schematics, and layouts.
  • Proficient in creating technical emails, memos, and reports.
  • Ability to lead teams and influence organizational change.
  • Motivated, resilient, and results oriented.
  • Continuously seeking to improve and develop new skills and knowledge.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in teams.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Consistently achieves goals and meets high standards.
  • Takes initiative, acts decisively, and makes well-informed, effective decisions.
  • Skilled in solving problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities.
  • Skilled at evaluating and modifying work processes to eliminate wasted effort and inefficiencies.


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

SALARY RANGE

$96,262 - $128,357

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