Engineering

Boiler Engineer

Contract

Strategic Staffing Solutions

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

Job ID: JOB-242084
Publish Date: 18 Jun 2025

Tagged as: Boiler Engineer