Plant Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Plant Engineer for a position based in Hallsville, TX, Pittsburg, TX, Avinger, Texas, Longview, TX or Shreveport, LA.

• Provide engineering support and technical execution for plant operations and maintenance by diagnosing equipment and system issues, supporting startup and shutdown activities, and implementing timely corrective actions.
• Perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures and performance issues, developing practical solutions that improve system reliability and minimize recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze plant operating data, including turbine and auxiliary system performance, to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities impacting availability, heat rate, and efficiency.
• Support and execute reliability and condition monitoring programs (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, controls diagnostics), ensuring accurate data interpretation and follow-through on identified issues.
• Maintain configuration control and technical documentation, including drawings, procedures, engineering records, and Management of Change documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plant standards.
• Coordinate and support capital projects, modifications, and maintenance activities, working closely with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Support compliance with regulatory and code requirements (e.g., NERC, pressure systems,), including monitoring, documentation, and audit readiness activities.
• Contribute to plant performance improvement by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to plant leadership, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience, or military equivalent.
• Acceptable alternative is: (1) a bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor's program. (2) bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Strong technical background in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and plant performance improvement.
• Experience with control systems, instrumentation, and performance monitoring tools used to optimize plant efficiency and availability.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and support plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards and the ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license Preferred