Senior SME, Turbines and Rotating Equipment

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is powering change by changing power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver reliable, affordable and decarbonized electricity solutions that communities can depend on.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

At Capital Power, we are proud to power change by changing power. Are you interested in working with an organization that is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low carbon future and that believes in innovation. We’re currently searching for a Senior SME Turbines and Rotating Equipment, to join our team in Phoenix.

The Senior SME Turbines and Rotating Equipment, maintains life cycle information for key rotating equipment, provide detailed component repair work scopes, and provide on-site technical support for outages, projects, and equipment upgrades. The Sr SME will develop maintenance schedules, manage project-specific contracts, and lead due diligence reviews for rotating equipment during acquisitions. Lastly, this role will enhance predictive and preventative maintenance programs and lead technical evaluations of LTSAs, mentor co-op students and engineers-in-training while collaborating with the engineering and operations leadership team.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Providing subject matter expertise for all model Steam and Combustion Turbines across the Capital Power fleet, including operations, routine and outage maintenance, equipment upgrades or optimization, monitoring service bulletins and component repair recommendations.
• Maintaining life cycle information for key rotating equipment. This includes the history of repairs, operating profile, upgrades and other technical information.
• Delivering detailed component repair work scope, RFQ’s for component repairs, including all upgrades, repair procedure improvements, and providing recommendations to Plant Management and Senior Leadership.
• Initiating on-site technical support for the outages, projects, equipment upgrades, component repairs either remotely, or at the plant, or the various vendor repair facilities.
• Developing and maintain short- and long-term maintenance outage schedules and work scopes for rotating equipment, utilizing OEM standard recommendations, industry best practices, current unit condition and resources as guidelines.
• Preparing, negotiate, and manage project specific contracts.
• Proactively providing recommendations to Plant Managers and Senior Leadership to address issues for unit performance and improve reliability of the asset.
• Leading due diligence reviews of rotating equipment assets during acquisition and major project processes.
• Reviewing the plant’s previous outage reports, operating, maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance work orders, and recommend process improvements as applicable.
• Developing and enhance predictive and preventative maintenance programs to ensure tasks are performed at the proper frequencies to reduce forced outages and decrease outage durations.
• Leading technical evaluations of LTSAs and provide recommendations to the Plant Manager and operations.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to co-op students, engineers-in-training (EITs), and internal engineers.
• Collaborating with other members of the engineering and operations leadership team, department and plant operations to meet business unit and corporate objectives.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preference for Registered Professional Engineer PE in Arizona (or another state).
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 15+ years as a Mechanical Engineer with Power Generation experience.

Technical Skills:

• Comprehensive Mechanical Engineering experience with a background in:
  • Steam and combustion turbines
  • Rotating equipment and vibration analysis
  • Maintenance, reliability, design, construction, and commissioning experience
  • Project and contract management experience
  • Preference for turbine OEM experience
• Strong communication skills (written; verbal).
• Familiarity with CMMS, electronic drawing management systems, and SharePoint.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid downtown Phoenix office position (other locations will be considered, with 20% travel for project and plant maintenance support across North America.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please note, this role is based in Phoenix however, other locations will be considered.

The pay range for this position is $155,800 to $170,560. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

​​As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.​

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1500 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting
careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.