Main Purpose:
The Power Plant Engineer would support the ongoing operations and future development of Trafigura's North American Power assets. The Power Plant Engineer would support the Power Trading team to evaluate operational activities, propose and plan debottlenecks and beneficial projects, and support Due Diligence and M+A exercises around new Power asset acquisitions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize the performance of steam turbine units and associated systems.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules for turbines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Solve mechanical and thermal issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operation.
• Coordinate with operations and safety teams to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws.
• Analyze performance data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement procedures for outages and equipment overhauls.
• Support outage planning, including scope development, parts identification, and vendor coordination.
• Capital Project Coordination, help plan and complete plant improvement projects year to year. This includes budget development and compliance.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong understanding of Power plant operating systems, Steam boilers, Steam turbines, and mechanical systems (Valves, pumps, air compressors, etc.).
• Experience with OEM turbine generators (e.g., GE, Siemens,) is highly valued.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis, control systems, and generator diagnostics.
• Ability to use project scheduling tools like Primavera (P6) or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in power plant operations or maintenance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications like Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and dedication to safety and quality.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal - Houston Commercial team, Houston Management

External - Third party operators, Third party consultants.