Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
Provide technical engineering support to the Power Generation Department to ensure safe reliable operations. Monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on plant electrical, control functions and mechanical systems.
Pay Range: $97,150 - $160,150 / Grade 17 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Generation Engineering
Location: Pueblo, Colorado or Cheyenne, Wyoming
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions:
- Manage and support assigned projects including scope, plan, specify, and direct work.
- Work Directly with Project Managers to supply existing, receive new, modify, and update project files as part of a management of change process.
- Evaluates maintenance procedures, documents updates and supports training staff based on necessary changes and upgrades.
- Evaluates and leads performance testing and tuning of plant’s boiler, turbine, AQCS and ancillary equipment.
- Supports testing of reagents and/or other products for improving environmental compliance, safety, and reliability.
- Prepare and review plant procedures and system descriptions as assigned. Specify training for employees on plant electrical operating and maintenance tasks related to assigned projects.
- Assist in budget preparation for assigned areas of capital, maintenance and operation activities.
- Project management from conception to completion on capital and O&M projects.
- Coordinates processes and procedures as required by RCM.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ability to interface effectively with consultants, contractors, internal resources, and state/local government agencies.
- Must be willing to work in a team environment or individually. Will work closely with Operations and Maintenance Departments. Will be key player in identifying capital project work for Engineering Department.
- Maintains a successful partnership with Generation Dispatch, Reliability Center to meet business goals and expectations.
What Is Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with power generation projects and DCS systems.
- This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
- This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
What Is Desired:
- Knowledge of basic principles of power generation (specifically coal-fired steam turbine generation units), engineering, system control principles and instrumentation.
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Understanding of administration, accounting principles, and project management.
- Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, CMMS (EAM) or similar, PI, and PeopleSoft.
- Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [email protected].
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.
