Performance Engineer

Job description

ENGIE is a global energy company, a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and energy services. With 154,950 employees in more than 70 countries worldwide, ENGIE achieved revenue of €69.9 billion in 2015. ENGIE is committed to being a leader in the energy transition.  

We are looking for talented and motivated people to create the future of energy. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity, and help us meet the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.

The Role: Performance Engineer

 

Purpose

Provides analysis for technical operation reviews, reporting, and test results to increase plant efficiency. Maintains and improves plant data historian for tracking plant performance. Provides evaluation of external plant utilities consumption, plant performance, economic operation, and energy management. Provides analysis of individual equipment operating efficiency. Works closely with the Operations staff to identify plant operating improvement opportunities and to develop optimal plant operating conditions.

 

Location/Department

Boston, MA / Asset Optimization 

 

Status

Salaried – Exempt

 

Essential Job Functions

·  Develops data for implementation of energy management program with the prime objective of improving plant reliability and performance necessary to satisfy current and future customer needs. Provides operating data to evaluate energy savings projects.
·  Implements the plant performance program, including testing and monitoring of plant equipment. Issues daily, weekly and monthly reports including recommendations for plant optimization. Conducts performance meetings to explain the operating and maintenance results for the previous day/month. Meets with the operations department daily to review historical efficiency and recommend operations strategy.
·  Maintains monthly metrics and KPI data.
·  Maintains plant data for state and federal government agency environmental and energy reporting.
·  Maintain and improve the OSI PI plant data historian system. Generates tag deviation reports for calibration/replacement of inaccurate devices. Insure historical plant operating data is secure and accurate.
·  Maintain accurate technical billing (usage) records for customer utilities through the data historian. Continuously evaluate customer metering for accuracy and recommend improvements.
·  Develops detailed plant performance models and plant load management calculations in order to provide operations with recommendations and operational guidelines to optimize the plant.
·  Provide data historian operating condition analysis support for the engineering department during implementation of plant improvement engineering projects.
·  Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, perform work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws.
·  Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws.
·  Must participate in mandatory training and other programs.
·  Carries out other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

·  Strong interpersonal communication skills required. 
·  Requires individual with a high degree of professionalism.  
·  Ability to work well independently, and effectively with others, on a daily basis. Successful candidate will also be detail oriented, able to take direction and handle multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and see a work project through to completion.
·  A willingness to acquire new skills and utilize technology to streamline processes and problem solve is essential. 
·  Training and background in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electrical systems, and /or system modeling. 

Essential Physical Abilities

·  Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
·  Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
·  Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
·  Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc.
·  Could involve some lifting.
·  Must be able to work internally in the physical plant and externally on the facility’s grounds or at satellite facilities.

Education/Experience

·  Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required
·  Minimum of two (2) years in performance analysis related area, preferable in the power industry. 
·  Proven success in data analysis and reporting of energy management and performance programs. 
·  Professionalengineer’s registration desired.

Working Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

For this role you must have authorization to work in the United States. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

 

This job advertisement is supported by the ENGIE Talent Acquisition team. Agency involvement is not required. All related inquires must be done to the Talent Acquisition team, not direct to ENGIE North America Managers.