Plant Engineer

EthosEnergy
Wharton, TX

Join EthosEnergy as a Plant Engineer primarily based at the Colorado Bend Generating Station in Wharton, Texas and La Porte Power in La Porte Texas (Once a week travel estimated).

Are you ready to make a real impact at a state-of-the-art 550 MW combined cycle and 240MW (combined) peaking facility? As our Plant Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power generation leading innovative engineering design, driving capital projects, and ensuring top-tier NERC compliance. You’ll be the go-to expert for operational and maintenance consulting, collaborating with talented teams to solve complex challenges and optimize plant performance.

We’re looking for passionate professionals with a degree in engineering or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university. As well as at least four years of progressive experience in electrical power generation or related fields.

If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to advance your career while powering communities, EthosEnergy is the place for you!

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise to resolve and prevent equipment issues, leading or participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) to ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
  • Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, including DCS, MKVe, and programmable logic controllers.
  • Analyze and report on plant and system performance using operational and maintenance data.
  • Develop and review Planned Maintenance (PM) activities for all systems.
  • Oversee contractor activities on special projects to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
  • Troubleshoot plant issues and recommend solutions using technical expertise.
  • Identify and solve complex technical problems promptly.
  • Complete additional duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Facility Manager.
  • Write project scopes and material specifications.
  • Provide budgetary support for assigned projects.

Required Skills / Knowledge

  • Solid understanding of power plant operations, maintenance, and performance calculations
  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
  • Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, project software)
  • Effective oral and written communication; able to clearly explain complex issues to management and peers
  • Analytical skills for identifying causes of failure and solving technical problems
  • Safety-focused, with a commitment to team and personal safety
  • Ability to understand contractual issues related to plant operations and maintenance
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team; able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to respond calmly in emergency situations

Posted 2026-01-29

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