Mechanical Engineer Systems

Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Mechanical System Engineer at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station one of the largest dual-unit Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S. delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities.

Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation benefits and growth opportunities. Apply today and become part of the team which is helping to shape the future of electricity generation.

Job Summary

Under general direction responsible for engineering activities associated with maintaining assigned systems and components. Specific job responsibilities include monitoring and trending of equipment performance and advocating for actions to improve the reliable operation of components systems and facilities used in the generation of electricity in a commercial nuclear power plant. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of engineering concepts. May provide guidance and direction to other Talen Energy employees to support production of high quality timely and cost-effective engineering solutions to technical problems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop manage and implement engineering analysis activities and programs.
• Develop and implement trending and monitoring plans for assigned systems/components to ensure safe reliable equipment performance.
  • Demonstrate ownership of assigned systems/components and advocates for system performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
  • Uses existing procedures to investigate evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
  • Directly interface with other workgroups (i.e. Operations Maintenance) and Station Leadership regarding system issues and improvement initiatives.
  • Builds relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer cross functional knowledge of related work groups and ability to present work products effectively.
  • Assists in a variety of topics including developing procedures improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
• Routinely review industry operating experience and collaborate with industry peers and forums and effectively apply lessons learned for improving system performance and reliability.

Basic Qualifications

Engineer

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Individual must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

Senior Engineer

• All requirements listed under Engineer
• Minimum of five years related mechanical engineering experience in nuclear or relevant industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous commercial nuclear experience.
• Familiar with design requirements for Nuclear Power plants is desired.
• Professional Engineer Registration

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