Operations Engineer

Role Overview

• Monitor and analyze plant performance data across ORC power generation, gathering, and surface facility systems to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement solutions and tools to improve power output, system availability, and operational efficiency.
• Own and maintain engineering calculations, datasheets, and technical documentation for facility equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with a bias toward simplicity and repeatable solutions.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and after-action reviews for continuous improvement.
• Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements.
• Work closely with maintenance to prioritize reliability upgrades and preventative maintenance improvements.
• Identify, scope, and develop small capital improvement projects from initial concept through commissioning and handover.
• Prepare AFEs, project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for management approval.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders through project execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Support and maintain the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program, including process hazard analysis (PHA), incident investigation, pre-startup safety review (PSSR), and management of change (MOC).
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including EPA, OSHA, BLM, and Utah DEQ requirements.
• Participate in and track action items from PHAs, HAZOP studies, and other structured hazard reviews.
• Own and manage the P&ID revision process
• generating redlines, coordinating review cycles, and ensuring drawings remain accurate and current.
• Support and maintain equipment datasheets, design basis documents, and engineering standards.
• Model and reinforce a safety-first culture across all engineering and field activities.
• Apply inherently safer design (ISD) principles when developing new projects and evaluating changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering; related disciplines considered.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, facilities engineering, or operations engineering roles in industrial, energy, or chemical processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with PSM-covered facilities, including practical knowledge of PHAs, MOC programs, PSSRs, and mechanical integrity requirements.
• Hands-on experience with P&ID development and revision, process calculations, and equipment datasheets.
• Experience developing and executing small capital projects, including scoping, cost estimation, and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP (40 CFR Part 68) requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• able to produce clear, concise engineering documents and present findings to leadership.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a dynamic, resource-constrained environment.
• Experience with ORC systems, geothermal operations, or light hydrocarbon processes is a plus but not required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development