Motor Engineer

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL / Hybrid.

Estimated Duration:4-6 months

Job Description / Desired Qualifications:

• Large Motor expert / experienced enough to stand on own with motors, Nuclear experience preferred, if not Nuclear background, Industry Motor experience.
• Electrical discipline but will consider mechanical if candidate is a motor expert.
• This position is assigned to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager and provides support to the fleet (8 operating units) for medium and low voltage AC and VFD motor support.

Job and Educational Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university preferred; however, a Bachelor of Science in an alternative engineering curriculum or Professional License (P.E.) combined with in-depth experience in power generation will be considered.
• Experience with various motor designs, maintenance practices, refurbishment and repair practices, troubleshooting techniques, and monitoring techniques is highly desired.
• Troubleshooting experience, Vendor Factory Acceptance Testing, Performance testing and site acceptance tests.
• Experience supporting Maintenance and Engineering in resolution of motor equipment issues including on-site, repair facility, or field experience supporting special projects or outages.
• A minimum of 5 years’ motor experience (with 2 years working at or performing motor repairs elsewhere supporting a nuclear generation facility) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• One or more of the following attributes are desired for a successful candidate but not required:
• A strong technical background in engineering, and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• The ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, provide timely and appropriate resolutions to motor component issues that might impact plant operation or safety.
• Knowledge of design basis, configuration management, project management, procurement and specifications, and the design modification process.
• A detailed knowledge of motors used in nuclear power generating facilities.
• The expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for medium and low voltage AC motors.
• Develop Life Cycle Plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing motors to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the power plants in the fleet.
• Implement and/or maintain motor Equipment Reliability programs for the fleet of plants.
• Communicate motor technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to motor component issues.
• Experience and knowledge to technically interface vendors and service suppliers on motor procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, resolving performance problems and critique vendor performance.
• The ability to ensure company stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments within the assigned area of responsibility, to work closely with site Engineering Support and Maintenance personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and programs.
• The ability to assist in the development, review and approval of specifications for motors.

If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].

Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing. Unique Perks available to those assigned in Birmingham, Alabama: Fully Furnished Townhomes available on a first come, first served basis; complimentary on-site banking available to all.

For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.