Engineer I- Mechanical

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on design of, reviews installation of, and routinely inspects AECC power plants.
• Participates in power plant, repowering and market performance studies and in other matters relating to this area of responsibility.
• Assists in research for and writing of technical reports.
• Assists with the monitoring of operations and maintenance of jointly-owned plants as directed.
• Manages vendors and contractors, performs quality reviews, schedules internal resources and performs other related project management duties as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Develops bid documents, reviews proposals and makes recommendations for supplies and services in support of engineering projects.
• Advises other staff members, power plant managers, AECI personnel, and member cooperatives' personnel upon request of facts relating to this area of responsibility and assists them in the performance of their duties in times of need as directed by the Manager-Production Engineering.
• Solicits assistance of other staff members to perform all work within their capability.
• Maintains contact with personnel of like responsibility in other power supply systems to exchange technical information and to cooperate in projects of mutual interest.
• Keeps abreast of related current scientific developments and governmental regulations and uses every opportunity to become better qualified in this area of responsibility.
• Keeps the Manager-Production Engineering informed at all times of matters important to the cooperative, particularly where member cooperatives or other power suppliers or governmental agencies are involved.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering plus 0-1 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Engineer license in the State of Arkansas

BENEFITS

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.
• The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
• Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant processes preferred with general utility experience desired.
• In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
• Knowledge of turbine engines
• Knowledge of power plant processes.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools and software
• Experience with AutoCAD

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.