Sr / Lead Engineering Technologist - Steam Turbine Midwest

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Turbine and Generator Services' (TGS) vision is to Optimize the reliability and cost of Regulated Renewable Energy's (RRE) centerline assets through data-driven technical solutions, collaboration and oversite.

The Steam Turbine team and TGS are committed to relentlessly and purposefully leveraging people, information, technology and analytical techniques to identify, address and prevent any issue that could contribute to a major centerline event. Steam Turbine Engineering is charged with accurately scoping outages and responding to emergent plant needs regarding their Steam Turbines, Steam Turbine Valves, or supporting system. We provide these stations with recommendations based on our expertise and historical data. The Steam Turbine Engineer is responsible for being the technical conscience of the fleet through the application of mechanical engineering principles and leveraging analytics to create data driven solutions.

SR Engineering Technologist

The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. The Senior Engineering Technologist provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Employees in the Senior Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for un-reviewed work.

Lead Engineering Technologist

The highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification is the Lead Technologist. This job is not part of a standard progression. The job requires a business case justification substantiating the necessity of a Lead role in conjunction with the enterprise Professional titling guidelines.

Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. Incumbents engage in strategic oversight and management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

*Please note that the Sr Engineering Technologist and the Lead Engineering Technologist each have their own pay band.

• Provides subject matter technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise.

• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.

• Independently reviews and prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.

• Conducts engineering and related studies.

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance.

• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Coaches and mentors other Engineering Technologists and Engineers.

• Associate's degree in engineering technology and a minimum of 8 years of related experience

• In Lieu of Degree - HS/GED and 12 years equivalent experience.

• Associate's degree in engineering technology and a minimum of 11 years of related experience

• In Lieu of Degree - HS/GED and 15 years equivalent experience.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Proficient in applying principles of project management.

• Bachelors in Engineering Technology

• Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight and/or governance.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• To meet basic qualifications a candidate must have either:

6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or

8+ years of experience and an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or

12+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• To meet basic qualifications a candidate must have either:

9+ years experience and Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or

11+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or

15+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

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