Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer LU Service Corp., Riverton, KS, US, 66770 Purpose Support the operation and maintenance of the 300 MW daily cycling Riverton Plant, ensuring it remains safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible. Manage projects, outages, and support plant staff. Responsibilities Support plant efforts in driving toward Liberty's Triple Zero target by participating in weekly plant safety meetings and learning and supporting plant safety plans and processes. Perform Safety Observations to ensure that plant safety plans and processes are followed. Support short- and long‑term strategies for improving safety. Lead programs within multi‑year safety training program as directed. Develop understanding of plant function and operation, specifically operational systems, equipment and their integration. Develop understanding of plant maintenance processes and procedures. Participate in On the Job Training program, Energy Supply Operator Training program, and train with experienced Operator/Technicians and Managers. Continue training outside of above programs. Support Operator/Technicians and other Managers in the operation and maintenance of the Riverton Plant and be able to provide weekend support. Be available for 24/7 support of operations and maintenance. Support purchasing, by investigating and specifying equipment and parts as directed by other managers. Develop, implement, and manage projects of less than $50,000. Develop work packages and bid documents, schedules, get and evaluate bids, award contracts, and manage all aspects of contracts, including budget and schedule. Provide support for larger projects. Support development of Capital Budget. Support outage planning and implementation. Manage 3 to 5 outage items which have a 3 to 5-person work crew with a duration of 2 to 4 days. Support other larger scope outage items, including contractor as well as self‑performed. Develop basic skills in systems which support operation and maintenance of plant. These systems include, but are not limited to, Plant Distributed Control System, Maintenance Management System, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, Corporate Financial Management System, etc. Requirements Broader knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical/operational practices. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent highly preferred. Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree from ABET accredited college. 1–3 years of experience. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility Life insurance, and short‑term & long‑term disability Employee Stock Purchase Program Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Utilities