Project Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general staff engineering support including development and implementation of MM&CAPEX projects, plant project scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue improvement and cost reduction and project technical lead.

Essential Functions

• Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits
• Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation
• Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies
• Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity
• Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects
• Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs
• Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization
• Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps

Other Responsibilities

• May act as Emergency Response Coordinator
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• A Bachelor's of Science degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering or related field
• Five (5) years power plant maintenance or related experience, including hands-on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred
• Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months
• Strong organizational and project management skills working with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and contractors
• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations
• Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and walkways and work in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time