Plant Engineering Manager

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Plant Engineering Manager

Position Type: Contract

Location: Beulah, ND

Reports to: Plant Manager

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

PIC Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Engineering Manager to lead project management and plant operations efforts at a power plant in North Dakota. This role includes direct oversight of the Engineering Department and Lab, focusing on plant performance, capital projects, maintenance projects, lab operations, environmental compliance, documentation, long-range planning, and budgeting. The Plant Engineering Manager will manage capital projects, outage planning, environmental reporting, and daily plant performance, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. This hands-on leader will guide a team through a major planned outage in 2025.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, counsel, and manage the performance of Engineers and Lab staff.
• Analyze and report on plant performance, ensuring efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee capital projects, including outage planning, turbine maintenance, boiler inspections, and ensure adherence to NERC compliance.
• Manage site water balance, chemistry, and environmental permits, adjusting as necessary to maintain optimal conditions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate plant documentation and reports, including solid waste, water appropriations, and air quality compliance.
• Investigate operational issues, report findings, and collaborate with management and staff to implement solutions.
• Lead scheduled outage planning, including timing, length, and resource coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for plant-related communications, including subcontractor coordination and client updates.
• Provide on-call support for operational issues, weekend/holiday rotation, and serve as a backup for the Plant Manager and other Supervisors.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Assist with the upcoming major outage (March 28th - May 16th), including pre-outage planning and execution.
• Manages and oversees company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as safety, quality for all assigned projects.
• Identifies, understands, and actively manages plant risks.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, chemistry, and fluid dynamics.
• Detailed knowledge of plant operations, prints, flow diagrams, and piping & instrument diagrams.
• Strong communication and management skills, with proficiency in business computing (spreadsheets, word processing, and databases).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, and work in hot, cold, dark, dusty, and confined environments.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
  
  

Education / Experience

• A four-year degree, from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5 years in power plant operations or industrial project management, with a focus on large boiler systems (preferably cyclone boilers).
• Familiarity with dry scrubber technology preferred
• Experience with B&W cycling, large cyclone boilers, B&W boilers, Siemens equipment, or Westinghouse turbines is preferred but not required. Comparable experience with similar equipment will be considered
  
  

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.