SUPV-INSTRUMENTATN & CTRL (5110- Power Plant Newman)
El Paso Electric Company
Supervises instrument, control and electrical maintenance for a power plant.
14 days ago ago
$100,800 - $140,800
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
El Paso, TX
Onsite
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity Distribution
Power Generation
Renewable Energy
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Solar
Utility-scale Solar
Natural Gas Power
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
maintenance scheduling
equipment maintenance
report management
procurement planning
compliance
safety training
- Maintains maintenance reports, equipment status reports, and other related reports.
- Develops effective practices and procedures and prepares recommendations for appropriate policies and procedures to the plant management team.
- Plans and coordinates the purchase of necessary equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform maintenance.
- Attends and conducts staff meetings to communicate pertinent information to the team regarding Company issues, and ongoing maintenance projects, and/or work schedules.
- Responsible for ensuring the enforcement of and compliance with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics, as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations, include employment, safety, and environmental standards and regulations
- Enforces and assures compliance with the Union Bargaining Agreement and resolution of grievances.
- Supervises, reviews, and coordinates the maintenance of various power plant equipment such as instruments and controls, environmental air monitoring equipment, and electrical equipment.
- Leads the assigned team to accomplish goals and objectives, provides continuous feedback and coaching on performance expectations.
- Assures efficient and effective utilization of staff and materials.
- Inspects and assures timely completion of work and maintenance meets quality standards.
- Responsible for ensuring the enforcement of and compliance with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics, as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations, include employment, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.
- Keeps plant management abreast of pertinent plant and regulatory issues.
- Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the section's budget.
- Conducts and oversees safety training and assures the team receives other necessary training pertinent to the job.
- Coordinates, plans, and prepares equipment maintenance schedules.
What you bring
electrical engineering
5+ years
dcs
power plant
team coordination
verbal communication
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule the work of a team, supervise the work of others, meet deadlines, interpret and enforce union contract, analyze information, and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.
- Ability to: organize, coordinate, and schedule various projects; interpret union contracts; prepare comprehensive reports; develop new procedures and techniques to expedite requests from internal and external customers.
- Valid driver's license and be in compliance with the Company's Driving Program policy.
- Available to work long and irregular hours as necessary.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with officers, managers, supervisors, fellow employees, representatives of the agencies, outside consultants, and the public.
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices, operation of power plant equipment, including boilers, steam and gas turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment, electronic and pneumatic control systems, analog and digital electronics, electric motors, switchgear and related equipment, DCS's (Foxboro, Rockwell, Netmation, Ovation, GE Mark VI), and safety procedures and practices.
- 5 or more years' experience
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Company
Overview
10,000 sq mi
Grid Coverage
Covers a vast area from Hatch, NM to Van Horn, TX.
2,000 MW
Power Capacity
Total dependable capacity from six power plants, including nuclear and wind facilities.
4.3B
Acquisition Value
Acquired by a J.P. Morgan-backed fund in a significant deal.
100 Miles
Beacon Visibility
Iconic 'Star on the Mountain' holiday beacon visible for 100 miles.
- Born in 1901 as a mule-drawn streetcar company, it electrified street railways before pivoting to power generation by 1925.
- Its energy mix pairs clean solar and wind farms with a fast-start natural gas unit to balance reliability and sustainability.
- Ranked among top utilities for solar and energy-efficiency efforts, it has deployed EV charging and ENERGY STAR home programs.
- Its typical projects include grid modernization, renewable energy deployment, and maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure.
- Mission: We are transforming the Energy Landscape.
- Vision: Together we are powering Economic Growth, Innovation and Prosperity in our region.
- Deliver Customer Reliability and Affordability.
- Build the Grid for Growth.
- Modernize our Technology.
- Minimize our Environmental Footprint.
- Drive a Culture of Engagement and Accountability.
- Provide safe, efficient and reliable service at a reasonable cost.
- Maintain a dynamic, creative work environment that fosters safety, professional development, mutual respect, commitment and integrity.
- Provide timely and accurate data to Regulators, while working in an honest and collaborative manner to resolve any Customer issue.
80% by 2035
Carbon-Free Energy Target
Committed to achieving an 80% carbon-free energy mix by 2035.
47% Carbon-Free Generation
2022 Energy Mix Breakdown
47% of net generation is provided by carbon-free sources, including solar and nuclear power.
11% Carbon Footprint Reduction
Since 2015
Reduced the company's overall carbon footprint by 11% since 2015.
333k Metric Tons COâ‚‚ Avoided
Annual Emission Savings
The Milagro Solar+Storage project avoids approximately 333,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ annually.
- Eliminated coal generation from energy mix in 2016.
- Expanded renewable energy portfolio to include 715 MW of renewables by 2025/2026.
- Issued request for proposal for 750 MW of renewable resources in 2024 and brought online the most efficient natural gas unit for grid reliability.
- Entered a 20-year PPA for 150 MW solar + 75 MW/300 MWh storage (Milagro Solar+Storage).
- Working with Mitsubishi Power on a hydrogen roadmap: converting Newman to a 30% hydrogen blend initially, with plans to reach 100% hydrogen by 2045.
- Developing 580 MW solar + 140 MW battery storage projects as part of EPE’s clean energy initiatives.
- Installed a 3 MW solar + 1 MW battery system at NMSU (Aggie Power), powering approximately one-third of the campus and serving as a lab for engineering students.
- Maintain a dynamic, creative work environment that fosters safety, professional development, mutual respect, commitment and integrity.
- No publicly disclosed gender‑diversity figures or DEI targets available.
- No DEI programs or gender‑related outcomes reported in official disclosures or sustainability reports.
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