Combustion TurbineCombined Cycle Central Engineering Position – PJM Fossil Fleet at Talen Energy

Talen Energy is seeking an experienced Engineer with working knowledge in combined cycle power plants and F and H-Class combustion turbines (both single and multi-shaft designs) for their fossil generation central engineering group.The base work location for the successful candidate will be in Allentown PA.The position will support fleet-wide engineering initiatives for the Talen Energy fossil fleet and would serve as a subject matter expert in their field of expertise for multiple Northeast / Mid-Atlantic/Midwest Talen Energy power plants.Specific assignments may include monitoring and assessing the condition of critical plant equipment tracking failures performing root cause failure analysis conducting field inspections recommending repair or replacement approaches for equipment issues to the plants developing short term and long-term risk mitigation strategies providing input into developing scoping and estimating plans for projects preparing technical specifications and providing technical guidance as requested to plant engineering Contractors and plant maintenance staff during outage and non-outage work.How Youll Power the FutureAt Talen Energy your work fuels this role youll do more than contribute youll drive meaningful change by:Participate as a member of the Power Users Group as well as OEM Users Groups for the Talen specific combustion turbines.Staying up to date with industry wide issues corrective actions and tracking open Technical Information Letters (TILs) from the OEM.Provide technical support and guidance to the fossil plants in areas of expertise to identify analyze and resolve equipment and system problemsInterface with management teams project teams and other disciplines within the engineering group to solve complex tasks.Support the plants with planning and implementation of maintenance outages.Focus on maintaining or improving equipment condition and performance being cognizant of available techniques and practices.Identify and assist in resolution of emergent equipment issues.Coordinate with vendors as applicable for related products and services.Prepare and maintain necessary technical documentation and operating and performance history records.Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced outage eventsAssist in the work on smaller engineering projects or well-defined areas of larger projects.Use existing procedures to investigate evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.Build relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer cross functional knowledge of related work groups and ability to present work products effectively.Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems and engineering studies.Assist in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.What You HaveSenior EngineerBachelors Degree in Engineering engineering technology or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.Combined cycle plant and large gas turbine experience.Minimum 5 years related engineering experience.Principal EngineerBachelors Degree in Engineering engineering technology or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.Combined cycle plant and large gas turbine experience.Minimum 10 years experience with recognized expertise in power plant engineering.Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 5 years experience in combined cycle power generation engineering.A working knowledge with GE and/or Siemens F class and H class combustion turbines (both single and multi-shaft designs).Experience working with other large rotating equipment (turbines generators fans pumps).Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis thermography and lubrication monitoring.Professional Engineer registration in Pennsylvania (for principal engineer position)Why Talen EnergyPower the FutureTalen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.CollaborationOur passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace.Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.If you need assistance with the application process please email us at#LI-EF1Note:You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity toupload your resume cover letter and any relevant documents . Key Skills AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Microsoft Outlook,Vehicle Maintenance,Dispatching,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Fleet Management,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience,Logistics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1