NiSource

Mechanical Engineer - Electric Generation

Valparaiso Central Stores, USA · Senior

Work authorization required$70k-$105kDetected 63 days ago

AWSProject ManagementProcurementMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic SpeakingOSHA

About the role

The results rendered would be a high unit availability rate, low production costs, environmental compliance, and proper asset management.
This posting is a five-level Mechanical Engineer job family (Associate through Senior); level placement is based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Maintain safety as the prime consideration in the planning and implementation of all projects and assigned work.
Perform the role of Project Manager or Project Engineer for equipment modifications, upgrades, new construction, major repairs, and unit outages.
Document all equipment repair data and maintain accuracy of equipment literature and station drawings.
Familiar with and support the repair and operation of rotational equipment such as turbines, pumps, fans, gear boxes, motors, etc.
Develop and prioritize budget proposals for plant upgrades and maintenance projects.
Provide input to project timing considering outage schedules, engineerin g and procurement lead times.

To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Recommend solutions with comprehensive implementation plans, including budget s, if required.
Pursue changes in practices and technology that can improve quality of repairs, refine accuracy of test data, and raise levels of proficiency.
As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times.

Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
Ensure a ccomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
Provides critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strives to continually improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Understanding bas ic engineering/technical theories and principles.

Drafts clear and accurate technical documentation and utilizes feedback to achieve business goals.
Follows applicable company procedures and industry standards/codes, asks questions, and values feedback & mentoring.
1 + years relevant experience

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.
Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
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