Field Service Engineer

Invenergy is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Decatur, IL, to oversee and provide technical expertise for instrumentation and controls in thermal power generation. Responsibilities include supporting plant operations, collaborating with technicians, and overseeing commissioning of control systems, with 25-35% travel required. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in power generation, particularly with control systems, and possess strong communication skills.
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This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

As the Field Service Engineer - Thermal Fleet, you will be the leading technical expert for operations and maintenance of instrumentation and controls equipment, and control system operations philosophy for the fleet.

Responsibilities
• Provide oversight and hands on technical expertise during plant outages, forced and planned, as needed to assist plant staff in returning units to service.
• Establish a working relationship and regular dialog with I&C Technicians at each site to foster an environment that seeks to improve systems to improve the fleet.
• Participate in the development process for upcoming thermal projects.
• Provide oversight of commissioning and testing of control systems at operating sites; including new construction and existing site upgrades. This at times will include extended periods of time on site during commissioning and tuning of control systems.
• Work with plant staff to monitor and recommend control system equipment upgrade strategies and schedules for existing thermal projects.
• Travel 25-35% of the time.

Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the power generation industry with progressively increasing responsibility for Instrumentation and Controls equipment and systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and commissioning distributed control systems and turbine control systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications
• GE Mk VIe experience.
• Commissioning experience in a combined cycle facility.
• Knowledge of combined cycle power plant maintenance and operations is preferred.
• Ability to handle daily communication of expectations, work with multiple parties with differing perspectives, provide feedback and work collaboratively with others.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and use oral and written communication to communicate objectives and action plans.
• High degree of flexibility and the capacity to work in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Base Pay

$62.97 - $72.45 USD Hourly

Bonus: 0% - 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.