What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turbomachinery Engineer position at Fervo Energy?
Description
The Turbomachinery Engineer will own the design, development, and construction of surface facility rotating equipment across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments. The Turbomachinery Engineer will lead multidiscipline teams to support rotating equipment selection and design. This individual will also support existing project sites by developing operations/maintenance procedures and troubleshooting issues regarding plant rotating equipment. The Turbomachinery Engineer will report to the Engineering Team Lead.
Responsibilities
- Developing preliminary, and supporting final, designs for new/existing projects
- Leading specification, installation, and operation of plant turbomachinery/rotating equipment
- Oversee design, manufacturing and Factory Assurance Tests (FATs) of selected equipment
- Support plant operations teams with troubleshooting of issues regarding rotating/turbomachinery equipment
- Engaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers
- Acting as the technical authority in supporting negotiations of major surface facility contracts
- Collaborating across technical and commercial teams to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget
- Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures
- Provide solutions and optimization support to operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues
- Develop/modify Operating/Maintenance procedures and assist with understanding/comprehension of material to provide safety and optimized performance
- Support projects and engineering design that improve the safety and operability of the facility
- Participate in Risk Assessments, PHA, and Incident Investigations/Learning Teams
- Provide direct and impartial feedback to ensure corporate and industry code compliance
- Support MOC process for all activities that are directly supported including coordination with all support functions, submission of MOC, updating appropriate documents and completion of Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Provide creative project options to meet critical timelines or capital requirements
- Support Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of rotating/turbomachinery engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
- Ability to support engineering efforts and work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects at different stages of development
- Ability to influence the outcomes across functional areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership of technical projects or personnel
- Geothermal facilities experience; Expertise with a wide range of renewable energy types; Familiarity with subsurface science and drilling
- Familiarity with Axial and Radial Turbines
- Knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, ISA84, IEEE etc.)
- Trained in/ experienced in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Agile)
- Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
- PE or equivalent
Location
Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Golden, Oakland, Salt Lake City and Reno. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at a Fervo office location will be required. Some travel is required for this position.
