Project Engineer

This position is responsible for general staff engineering support including development and implementation of MM&CAPEX projects, plant project scoping and financial justification, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, revenue improvement and cost reduction and project technical lead.

• Development of process improvement projects to maximize generation and profits

• Management of process improvement projects including scope definition, budget, schedule, financial justification and implementation

• Responsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficiencies

• Develop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevity

• Responsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projects

• Assist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairs

• Participate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimization

• Must be able to quickly and physically access and travel to all areas of the plants

• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps

• May act as Emergency Response Coordinator

• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned

• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering or related field

• Five (5) years power plant maintenance or related experience, including hands-on experience in maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipment is preferred

• Professional Engineering registration preferred or able to obtain within 12 months

• Strong organizational and project management skills working with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and contractors

• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality

• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations

• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

• Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold

• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations

• Must be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and walkways and work in confined spaces

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions

• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling

• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time