Shift Charge Engineer

About the role

Siemens Energy is looking for a Shift Charge Engineer to lead and supervise plant operations during their assigned shift at a power plant. The engineer ensures safe, reliable and efficient operation while meeting generation and load dispatch requirements, working closely with the Station Manager, QEHS Manager, Operations and Maintenance Manager and external parties such as the Load Dispatch Center and fuel gas dispatch teams.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee normal plant operations, start-up and shutdown activities, and respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergencies
• Supervise and train plant personnel and help maintain safety, availability, reliability and performance
• Ensure the plant meets its generating requirements safely and efficiently
• Use the computerized Plant Management System SPPA-M3000 for shift logs, fault notifications, work orders, work plans and parts requisition
• Organize vacation and compensation leave, train the operations team and supervise new employees
• Support other departments where possible and keep technical knowledge up to date through training and additional licenses

Required profile

• Mechanical or electrical college degree
• At least five years of experience in power plant operation
• Experience as a team supervisor is appreciated
• Detailed understanding of power plant operations
• Boiler Operator class A, first-class pressure vessel operator and high-pressure gas equipment operator

Required skills

• Plant management modules: Fault Notification, Isolation, Work Order, Work Plan, Shift Log and Spare Part Requisition
• MS Office, Internet Explorer, Document Management System and MS SharePoint

What we offer

• Global team and opportunities to lead innovative projects
• Medical benefits, time off and paid holidays, parental leave
• Learn@Siemens-Energy e-learning, mentorship and coaching