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Engineer (Generation/Generation Engineering Department)
contract•Hong Kong
About this role
Contract Period: Permanent / 2-Year Contract
Working Location: Tuen Mun
We are looking for an energetic and innovative Engineer to join the Generation Engineering Department of our Generation Business Group. Reporting to the Team Leader of Metallurgy Team, the appointee will play a key role in supporting metallurgical evaluations and failure analyses of critical power plant components to ensure the integrity and reliability of our generation assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist the Team Leader in evaluating metallurgical properties and performance of critical components, including boiler tubes, pressure vessels, high-temperature / high-pressure parts and high-speed rotating equipment.
- Assist the Team Leader in conducting failure analyses of power plant components and recommend corrective actions to maintain asset reliability.
- Perform metallographic sample preparation, on-site inspections, and metallographic replication.
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES); ensure preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Carry out material identification and composition analysis, support troubleshooting for processing and equipment issues.
- Collaborate with plant engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, as well as third-party vendors, to ensure quality and compliance with industry codes and standards.
- Assist in evaluating and selecting new materials for power station equipment to enhance performance and longevity.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation of findings and recommendations.
- Conduct chemical risk assessments and ensure safe laboratory operations.
Requirements:
- A recognized university degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as SEM-EDS, hardness testers, and Spark OES.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Failure analysis using SEM-EDS
- Metallographic examination by optical microscope
- On-site metallographic replication
- Equipment calibration and preventive maintenance
- Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, heat treatment, and metallurgical repair techniques.
- Familiarity with power plant equipment configuration, maintenance, and operations.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Applicants with less working experience may be considered for the position of Assistant Engineer.
ABOUT CLP
CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees. In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.
What you'll do
- The engineer will support metallurgical evaluations and failure analyses of critical power plant components, including boiler tubes and pressure vessels, to maintain asset integrity and reliability. Key duties involve operating analytical instruments like SEM-EDS and OES, performing on-site inspections, and preparing detailed technical reports.
About CLP Group
The CLP Group is one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific with investments across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Hong Kong-listed CLP Holdings Limited is the holding company for the CLP Group, which has a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels including coal, gas, nuclear and renewable sources. Through CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, the Group operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business that provides a highly reliable supply of electricity to 80% of Hong Kong’s population. The CLP Group is the largest external investor in the energy sector on the Mainland. The Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary EnergyAustralia is a leading integrated energy company in Australia, providing gas and electricity to about 2.46 million households and businesses. Apraava Energy, in which CLP has a 50% interest, is one of India’s biggest renewable energy producers with operations in power generation and transmission.
CLP Holdings is included in the Global Dow – an index of the world’s leading blue-chip companies, in addition to sustainability-focused indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series and the FTSE4Good Index series.
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