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Job Description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
Linden, NJ
We are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer at a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle facility. This plant plays a critical role in both power generation and process steam supply, supporting refinery operations and the regional energy grid.
You will be an important technical leader responsible for driving plant reliability, performance, and safety. You will lead engineering projects, support plant operations and maintenance, and manage capital projects from concept through execution. We offer a unique opportunity to work across engineering, operations, and construction in a complex, high-output energy facility.
This is a fully onsite role requiring close collaboration with plant personnel and field teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor plant performance and analyze data to improve efficiency, reliability, and output
Lead root cause analysis for outages and equipment failures; implement corrective actions
Support and implement planned outages, minimizing downtime and maximizing availability
Manage predictive maintenance programs (vibration, diagnostics, condition monitoring)
Oversee water treatment and chemistry programs for compliance and operation
Maintain accurate engineering documentation (drawings, procedures, system changes)
Ensure compliance with NERC, ASME, and industry standards
Lead capital projects and plant upgrades from planning through execution
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
Prepare and evaluate RFPs and bid packages
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and our teams to deliver project outcomes
Implement process improvements, cost savings, and system enhancements
Support technology evaluations and plant modernization projects
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and leadership teams
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
Qualifications:
8+ years in power generation (combined-cycle or thermal)
Experience with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering systems
Background in capital projects or plant improvements
Familiarity with gas turbines, HRSGs, and steam systems
Exposure to construction, commissioning, or field work
Knowledge of power plant systems, reliability, and performance optimization
Understanding of
NERC, FERC, ASME
standards
Experience with PI, CEMS/DAS, and data analysis tools
Excel and reporting skills
Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
TWIC card (or ability to obtain) required
PMP or project management experience Our Safety Pledge to
You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple! Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $150,000.00/year to $190,000.00/year. WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities