Plant Engineer

Responsibilities

Self Leadership

Prioritize daily, weekly, and outage-related work activities

Self-develop workforce technical capabilities through structured training programs

Drive personal safety commitment and promote a strong safety culture

Coordinate and oversee contractor and vendor activities to ensure quality and compliance

Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting

Lead response to and resolution of critical control system outages and electrical equipment failures to restore generation

Provide advanced troubleshooting for: PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; Electrical circuits, instrumentation, and signal loops; Generator excitation, synchronization, and protection systems

Direct Technicians and staff on complex technical issues

Ensure proper maintenance, backup, and version control of PLC/HMI programs and system documentation

Engineering & System Reliability

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and drive corrective actions

Ensure accurate documentation of all control system changes and engineering decisions

Oversee system architecture including PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and communication networks

Ensure proper inventory and lifecycle management of control system assets, electrical assets and warranties

Project & Contractor Management

Manage and execute control system upgrades, modifications, and installations

Oversee contractor scope, including: Scope of work development; Commissioning plans; Testing and validation; Review of service reports and deliverables

Lead project planning activities including schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder coordination

Coordinate with plant leadership on capital planning and system modernization

Compliance, Standards & Governance

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC, etc.)

Maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and system backups

Ensure adherence to company engineering standards and change management processes

Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce downtime

Drive standardization across fleet control systems and practices

Support digital initiatives including data historians, analytics, and remote monitoring

Collaborate with leadership on long-term IC&E strategy

Benefits

Supportive company culture that values its employees

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

Rotating equipment services and solutions for energy and industrial markets.

Houston, Texas, USA

https://ethosenergy.com

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2024-08-28

Acquired

Leadership Team

Ana Amicarella

Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Newswire

1606 Corp. and EthosEnergy O&M Execute LOI for Operations and Maintenance of Lufkin Power Facility for Data Centers

2026-09-09

PR Newswire UK

Acwa Field Services Acquires EthosEnergy's Steam Turbine Business in Poland, Establishing Its First European Maintenance Presence

2026-08-10

Yahoo Finance

HEICO Corporation’s (HEI) Wencor Group Acquires EthosEnergy Accessories and Components

2026-02-25

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Qualifications

• Proficiency with: o PLC platforms (GE, Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, etc.) o SCADA systems (ABB, GE Cimplicity) o Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) o RTUs and control system networking (fiber, copper infrastructure)
• Ability to read and interpret: o One-line and three-line diagrams o Logic diagrams and control schematics
• Strong troubleshooting of complex control and electrical systems
• Ability to convert relay logic systems to PLC-based controls
• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective decision-making in critical operational situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Minimum 5+ years of process controls engineering experience in power generation or similar industries
• Proven experience managing projects and contractors
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Work across plant and field environments with exposure to industrial conditions
• Ability to work in all-weather conditions and near high-voltage equipment
• Capable of climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working in confined or elevated spaces
• Travel to support local regional fleet operations

Required skills

Process Controls Engineering, PLC Programming and Platforms GE, PLC Programming and Platforms Allen-Bradley, PLC Programming and Platforms AutomationDirect, SCADA ABB, SCADA GE Cimplicity, Modbus, DNP3, RTUs and Control System Networking, Electrical Systems Troubleshooting, Instrumentation and Signal Loops, Generator Excitation, Synchronization, and Protection Systems, Electrical and Control Schematics, Relay Logic to PLC Conversion, Project and Contractor Management

Experience

5+ years