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Sr. Engineering - Pressure Vessel Group Job
Exelon
Date: May 10, 2013
Location: Kennett Square, PA, US
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Engineering - Pressure Vessel Group
Job ID: 3001392
Location: PA - Kennett Square
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Family: Engineering
Business Unit Overview
Exelon Power is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining the company's fossil and hydroelectric fleet of generating assets. Exelon Power has a presence in 15 states and Alberta, Canada, and is capable of generating more than 14,500 megawatts of power through a portfolio of 186 hydroelectric, fossil, biomass and landfill gas units, as well as 18 megawatts from two solar plants and nearly 900 megawatts across 38 wind projects. Exelon Power's diverse generating portfolio enables the company to be competitive in the deregulated power market during the intermediate seasons and peak demand periods.
Locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas and Massachusetts
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provide engineering services and technical consultation, requiring professional level knowledge of plant operations and a specialized experience and understanding of the operating principles and design of utility boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and associated pressure vessels. Uses independent, professional judgment to trouble shoot and resolve problems associated with procedures, equipment and systems. Identify and implement standard and industry best practices. Periodically verify / equipment maintenance activities against corporate/OEM requirements. Performs and evaluates engineering studies, investigations and root-cause analysis of problems associated with the performance, maintenance and operations of boiler / HRSGs and balance of plant equipment. Keeps abreast of technical developments affecting Company, department and area of expertise.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1 Provide Technical oversight of fleet wide programs, perform audits and implement best practices.
2 Provide evaluation of OEM recommendations and the ability to discern the applicability of the recommendations based on individual unit operating history and risk assessment.
3 Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis investigation 10%
4 Define & track maintenance activities and verify requirements are properly documented. 10%
5 Prepare reports, procedures and proposals as required 10%
6 Works towards improving system and component reliability and cost effectiveness 10%
7 Prepare capital project justification, installation oversight, and acceptance testing oversight
8 Interface with plant as the technical expert to optimize equipment material condition and incorporate recommendations
9 Perform all other duties as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum:
1 Associates Degree with 8+ years professional experience and 3+ years exempt-level experience OR
2 HS Diploma with 10+ years professional experience and 5 years exempt-level experience OR
3 Minimum 8 years experience and 2 years FLS experience
4 Knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards
5 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal
6 Strong computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products
Preferred:
1 PE License
2 FLS experience
POSITION SCOPE
Position reports to Sr. Manager Engineering - Mechanical
Advisor role
No direct reports *LI-LB1
Equal Employment Statement
Exelon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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