... * Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced ... Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may ...
... * Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced ... Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may ...
... * Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced ... Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may ...
... * Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced ... Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may ...
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Control Room Operator
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Control Room Operator
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Control Room Operator
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Control Room Operator
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator and Assistant Plant ... American Society of Mechanical Engineers) * Math skills sufficient to complete required job ...
Master Electrician
Hunt Valley, MD · On-site
Position Overview Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer the Controls Electrician is ... Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow ...
Master Electrician
Hunt Valley, MD · On-site
Position Overview Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer the Controls Electrician is ... Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow ...
Master Electrician
Hunt Valley, MD · On-site
Position Overview Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer the Controls Electrician is ... Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow ...
Master Electrician
Hunt Valley, MD · On-site
Position Overview Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer the Controls Electrician is ... Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow ...
Water Plant Maintenance Supervisor
$45K - $99K/yr
Attends meetings with DPW staff and outside consultants to assist in the review and development of ... fabrication Programmable logic controls, telemetry units and fiber optics Ability to operate ...
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Water Plant Maintenance Supervisor
$45K - $99K/yr
Attends meetings with DPW staff and outside consultants to assist in the review and development of ... fabrication Programmable logic controls, telemetry units and fiber optics Ability to operate ...
Plant Supervisor
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$89K - $114K/yr
Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily ... engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes. Interpersonal ...
Plant Supervisor
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$89K - $114K/yr
Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily ... engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes. Interpersonal ...
Plant Supervisor
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$89K - $114K/yr
Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily ... engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes. Interpersonal ...
Plant Supervisor
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$89K - $114K/yr
Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily ... engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes. Interpersonal ...
Lumber Mill Assistant Manager
White Marsh, MD · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
The Assistant Mill Manager will oversee the Millwork operations. The Assistant Mill Manager role ... NHLA, OSHA, LEAN, Kaizen, SIX SIGMA, AAMA, Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing. * Experience ...
Lumber Mill Assistant Manager
White Marsh, MD · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
The Assistant Mill Manager will oversee the Millwork operations. The Assistant Mill Manager role ... NHLA, OSHA, LEAN, Kaizen, SIX SIGMA, AAMA, Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing. * Experience ...
Process Control Engineer
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$112K - $140K/yr
With support from Plant Quality and Process engineering, assist efforts to implement formal systems and processes to analyze quality, cycle time improvements, variation reduction for multiple product ...
Process Control Engineer
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$112K - $140K/yr
With support from Plant Quality and Process engineering, assist efforts to implement formal systems and processes to analyze quality, cycle time improvements, variation reduction for multiple product ...
Process Control Engineer
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$112K - $140K/yr
With support from Plant Quality and Process engineering, assist efforts to implement formal systems and processes to analyze quality, cycle time improvements, variation reduction for multiple product ...
Process Control Engineer
Havre De Grace, MD · On-site
$112K - $140K/yr
With support from Plant Quality and Process engineering, assist efforts to implement formal systems and processes to analyze quality, cycle time improvements, variation reduction for multiple product ...
Maintain daily programming schedule/spreadsheet for onsite displays * Follow accounting procedures ... Maintain and assist in all back-of-house Entertainment systems including conference rooms and ...
Maintain daily programming schedule/spreadsheet for onsite displays * Follow accounting procedures ... Maintain and assist in all back-of-house Entertainment systems including conference rooms and ...
Maintain daily programming schedule/spreadsheet for onsite displays * Follow accounting procedures ... Maintain and assist in all back-of-house Entertainment systems including conference rooms and ...
Maintain daily programming schedule/spreadsheet for onsite displays * Follow accounting procedures ... Maintain and assist in all back-of-house Entertainment systems including conference rooms and ...
Manufacturing / Production Support Engineer
Glen Burnie, MD · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Support simulation validation, post-processor consistency, and process optimization. * Assist with ... Serve as technical liaison between enterprise engineering and plant operations. * Travel to ...
Manufacturing / Production Support Engineer
Glen Burnie, MD · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Support simulation validation, post-processor consistency, and process optimization. * Assist with ... Serve as technical liaison between enterprise engineering and plant operations. * Travel to ...
Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$67K - $106K/yr
The Supervisor will assist in directing, planning and development of methods to effectively utilize ... engineering courses. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience ...
Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$67K - $106K/yr
The Supervisor will assist in directing, planning and development of methods to effectively utilize ... engineering courses. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience ...
Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$67K - $106K/yr
The Supervisor will assist in directing, planning and development of methods to effectively utilize ... engineering courses. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience ...
Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$67K - $106K/yr
The Supervisor will assist in directing, planning and development of methods to effectively utilize ... engineering courses. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience ...
Reliability Engineer II
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
... failure and assist in control of M&R budget * Trouble shooting problems, diagnosing and ... Optimizes SAP Plant Maintenance systems * Monitor effectiveness of the preventive and predictive ...
Reliability Engineer II
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
... failure and assist in control of M&R budget * Trouble shooting problems, diagnosing and ... Optimizes SAP Plant Maintenance systems * Monitor effectiveness of the preventive and predictive ...
Manufacturing / Production Support Engineer
Glen Burnie, MD · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Support simulation validation, post-processor consistency, and process optimization. * Assist with ... Serve as technical liaison between enterprise engineering and plant operations. * Travel to ...
Manufacturing / Production Support Engineer
Glen Burnie, MD · On-site
$75K - $120K/yr
Support simulation validation, post-processor consistency, and process optimization. * Assist with ... Serve as technical liaison between enterprise engineering and plant operations. * Travel to ...
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What is the difference between Assistant Plant Engineer vs Maintenance Engineer?
| Aspect | Assistant Plant Engineer | Maintenance Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering | Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering |
| Work Environment | Industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, production sites | Industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, equipment maintenance areas |
| Industry Usage | Used in manufacturing, power plants, and large industrial facilities | Common in manufacturing, facilities management, and industrial sectors |
The Assistant Plant Engineer and Maintenance Engineer roles often overlap in industrial settings, focusing on plant operations and equipment upkeep. The Assistant Plant Engineer typically supports plant management with engineering tasks, while the Maintenance Engineer concentrates on maintaining and repairing machinery. Both roles require technical certifications and work in similar environments, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly, with the Assistant Plant Engineer more involved in operational support and the Maintenance Engineer focusing on maintenance activities.
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Job description
Talen Energy is seeking an experienced Engineer with working knowledge in Rotating Equipment - specifically Turbines and Generators for their fossil generation central engineering group. Candidate will support and Lead the LP Turbine and Generator work for the Baltimore plants. The position will be based out of the central engineering group in Allentown, but much of their time will be spent in the Baltimore area for the outages in the Fall of 2026 and/or Spring of 2027. After the outages are complete, the support role will shift to become a fleet-wide support engineer alongside the current rotating equipment engineers.
The position will support fleet-wide engineering initiatives for the Talen Energy fossil fleet and would serve as a subject matter expert on Turbines and Generators for multiple Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Talen Energy power plants. Specific assignments may include monitoring and assessing the condition of critical plant equipment tracking failures, performing root cause failure analysis, conducting field inspections, recommending repair or replacement approaches for equipment issues to the plants, developing short-term and long-term risk mitigation strategies, providing input into developing scoping and estimating plans for projects, preparing technical specifications, and providing technical guidance as requested to plant engineering, Contractors, and plant maintenance staff during outage and non-outage work.
How You'll Power the Future
At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:
Provide technical support and guidance to the fossil plants on Turbines and Generators to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment and system problems
Interface with management teams, project teams, and other disciplines within the engineering group to solve complex tasks.
Support the plants with planning and implementation of maintenance outages.
Focus on maintaining or improving equipment condition and performance, being cognizant of available techniques and practices. Identify and assist in resolution of emergent equipment issues.
Coordinate with vendors as applicable, for related products and services.
Prepare and maintain necessary technical documentation and operating and performance history records.
Assist plant maintenance and operations with troubleshooting activities during planned or forced outage events
Assist in the work on smaller engineering projects or well-defined areas of larger projects.
Use existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
Build relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies.
Assist in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
What You Have
Basic Qualifications
Senior Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET, or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
Minimum 5 years' related engineering experience.
Principal Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, engineering technology, or other related science discipline from a college or university accredited by ABET, or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
Minimum 10 years' experience, with recognized expertise in power plant engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in working with large rotating equipment (specifically turbines and generators).
Experience in working with steam turbines and combustion turbines.
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication monitoring.
Professional Engineer registration in Pennsylvania (for principal engineer position)
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy's 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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Company size
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Headquarters location
Allentown, PA, US
Year founded
2000