Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., is seeking a Controls Engineer - Dedicated.
This position will cover sites located in Montgomery (zip code 77318) and Orange Counties (zip code 77630) in Texas and candidates need to be living within a 50-mile radius of these facilities or be open to moving to this area. This position will also be supporting two sites in Louisiana as needed for coverage.
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.
One team, one future.
Role Overview
This position is responsible for the overall management and implementation of Dedicated Controls Engineer (DCE) position. Including but not limited to the coordination of Mitsubishi Power resources required to successfully implement the requirements of the DCE contract. The DCE is a mid-level engineer position. This category is for personnel experienced in the Gas Turbine/Steam Turbine controls field. The DCE shall be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities listed below, in addition to Turbine Controls Engineer Level II requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all contract requirements and the DCE Responsibilities listed therein.
- Have the required knowledge to perform complex troubleshooting of the Mitsubishi Power control systems.
- Prior experience with Netmation and/or Ovation control systems considered a plus.
- Capable of supervising subcontractor work on Mitsubishi Power instrumentation and improvement works.
- Capable of connecting all temporary monitoring equipment such as CABS, CASS, and CPFM.
- Provide start-up commissioning, operations and/or troubleshooting support for equipment failures and determine root cause analysis and implement solutions.
- Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions and obtained results.
- Travel to customer plant site(s) for the purpose of planning outage requirements, providing technical direction, and meeting with the customer on all contract issues.
- Working with the LTSA Program Manager, understand and follow the history of parts in the units. This includes the hours, starts, and remaining life of parts in the unit and in repair.
- Serve as a focal point for the resolution of technical issues. Track and resolve technical issues within the Netmation control system. Track ancillary system issues. Including all warranty issues.
- Provide project administration, including the documentation of warranty issues.
- Provide calibration of field devices as required.
- Perform other such duties as may be required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
- Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
- Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
- Primary job location to be based out of customer sites.
- Other overnight travel for other trainings, conferences, etc. (approx. 10%) by land and/or air.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA) in Engineering from four-year college or university plus two (2) years’ experience; or at least four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Instrumentation and Controls Systems experience and gas turbine operation familiarization is required. Power industry experience preferred.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer Skills: Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.
Physical & Safety Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee’s working environment may be loud. The employee may be required to adhere to Mitsubishi Power and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Committed to quality products and services.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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