National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Engineer – Electric Production, Long Island

OCCUPATION:
Electrical/Electronics Engineering;Mechanical Engineering

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as a Plant Engineer at one of our Electric Generation Sites at various locations throughout our Long Island, New York, service territory. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for:

 

·         Performing technical investigations and administrative tasks related to power plant operation and maintenance.

·         Analyzing, identifying, and taking appropriate actions to correct unsatisfactory system and plant conditions and to improve plant performance.

·         Investigating system performance problems and, with Power Engineering, developing system modifications as needed.

·         Interfacing with other company departments as well as external contractors and vendors in the performance of plant operations and maintenance.

·         Conducting equipment tests, analyzing the results and preparing recommendations for corrective actions.

·         Overseeing Company or contractor work force in the performance of plant modifications, maintenance and repairs.

·         Monitoring all plant operating and environmental equipment through regular inspections and review of logs.

·         Be “on call” on a regularly scheduled basis during weekends and off hours to respond to plant contingencies.

 

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required with a minimum of two years related experience preferred, (power plant systems and maintenance experience preferred).

 

General knowledge in areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, electricity and related disciplines is preferred.

 

NOTE: The successful candidate will be assigned as a Plant Engineer at one of our Long Island Generation Sites for approximately one year and then will rotate to other departments in Generation Operations for development.

 

Employees selected for this classification will be required to participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.

 

If you possess the job qualification detailed above and have the desire to work in a highly collaborative environment that places great emphasis on team work, customer focus and results, we invite you to apply for this position.

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