What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Power Generation position at WEC Energy Group?
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Power Generation in our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineering Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Senior Engineering Specialist, and Principal Engineering Specialist) where experience will be the determining factor.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Power Generation Mechanical Engineering role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, efficient and reliable operation of power plant mechanical equipment and systems such as boilers, fans, heat exchangers, air preheaters, pulverizers, and other auxiliary equipment associated with utility boilers.
Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other Engineering personnel to maintain reliability of boiler and auxiliary systems by monitoring equipment performance indicators.
- Perform and manage inspection programs to assess the integrity of boiler and auxiliary equipment.
- Provide field oversight of equipment testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
- Perform boiler inspections identifying failure(s) and corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences.
- Manage system team budgets, focusing on controlling costs without adversely affecting safety or reliability.
- Initiates projects to ensure long-term reliable operation of equipment. Develop project cost estimates, schedules, technical bid specification and perform bid evaluations. Monitor project status and update cost estimates as necessary.
- Properly applies codes, standards and regulations to relevant tasks, designs and projects. Updates drawings and other engineering documentations and maintains corporate records by filing in accordance with business unit guidelines.
- Understand and utilize knowledge of combustion performance to troubleshoot and improve overall boiler efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
End Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Pay Range Minimum : $66,898.00
Pay Range Maximum : $152,615.06
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary / pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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Salary : $66,898 - $152,615
