**Description** **$68,392.00- 134,570.00 annually** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Coordinates required seasonal and annual testing programs for AECC power plant performance relating to heat rate, capability and availability. + Conducts performance evaluations and tests on power plant equipment and systems and analyzes data to identify performance trends, inefficiencies, and potential issues. + Monitors the performance of power plant systems and equipment using advanced diagnostic tools and software. + Performs calculations including heat rate, evaporative cooler effectiveness, condenser cleanliness, and efficiencies in cooling towers, turbines, and HRSGs. + Develops and implements strategies to optimize power plant performance and efficiency. + Collaborates with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve performance-related issues. + Develops and manages engineering projects that target performance improvement opportunities at AECC power plants. + Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for power plant operations. + Provides technical expertise and recommendations for performance improvements. + Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations. + Prepares detailed reports and documentation on performance analysis and improvement initiatives. + Stays updated on industry trends and advancements in power plant technology. + 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. + Performs any other related duties as required. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering plus 0-2 years of related experience and/or training. + Engineer I - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering plus 0-2 years of related experience and/or training. + Engineer II - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering plus 2-4 years of related experience and/or training. + Engineer III - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering plus 4-7 years of related experience and/or training. + SR Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering plus 8 years of related experience and/or training. **REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** Must meet eligibility requirements to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)