Job Description

Job Title: Boiler Engineer

Location: Gibsonton, FL
Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Summary:

The HRSG/HEP Engineer leads the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and monitoring strategies for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) and High Energy Piping (HEP) across the fleet. This mid-to-senior level role applies risk-based assessment, reliability engineering principles, and project management expertise to drive system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute risk-based reliability strategies for HRSG and HEP systems

• Implement predictive monitoring plans to replace time-based maintenance

• Prioritize and recommend capital improvements, inspections, and outage work

• Lead engineering projects and provide technical oversight for plant initiatives

• Support outage and project planning including specs, scheduling, and cost estimates

• Conduct root cause analyses and manage reliability metrics

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

• Experience: 6+ years in mechanical system design, implementation, or maintenance

• Knowledge:

  • Strong expertise in HRSGs and HEP systems

  • NDE methods (e.g., VT, PT, PAUT, MT)

  • Welding principles and failure mechanisms

  • Power plant operations

• Leadership: Ability to lead project teams and resolve technical issues

• Certifications: None required; PE in Florida preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Engineering or Engineering Management

• 5+ years in heavy industrial or power plant environments

• Supervisory or mentoring experience

• Reliability-centered maintenance knowledge

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to climb, bend, and work in noisy, dusty environments

• Willing to work irregular hours or holidays if needed

• Must use PPE and follow safety protocols in a power plant setting