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You will also provide matrix supervision to a large group of Field Engineer personnel in handling all aspects of these businesses in dealing with customers in the power industry.\nIn This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:\nProvide advanced process tuning for Boiler or BOP processes.\nWork with plant operations teams, while at site, to ensure effective tuning of plant processes for optimized productivity of steam and electricity. \nDevelop and implement startup and tuning activities for major retrofit projects. \nGenerate and store tuning reports for all site tuning. \nWork with stimulation group to startup and tune high fidelity systems for different customer units.\nConduct site acceptance and performance testing for major retrofit projects to meet contractual performance targets. \nApply highly specialized knowledge and skills in an advisory or technical assistant role to engineering and management teams on complex technical or related problems. \nContact customers to review and promote their needs for service, maintenance contracts, system adds, and stand-alone system requirements. \nDevelop and advise the implementation of \"engineered system\" projects or system adds using current and non-current technologies. \nProvide project management on large projects during installation, start-up, or where it is required to supervise our subcontractors (such as system installers). \nProvide recommendations for hiring of Field Engineers and participate in interviews, performance evaluations, etc. \nAnalyze, investigate, and resolve customer warranty and policy claims. This requires an in-depth knowledge of the obligations and restrictions set forth by warranties and policies so that claims can be settled promptly and efficiently.\nWho You Are:\nYou serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals or teams to perform at higher levels.\nFor This Role, You Will Need:\nBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical degree. \nA minimum of eight (8) years of field engineering related experience. \nStrong understanding of power plant operation and controls. \nStrong understanding of control schemes for Boiler and Turbine on conventional and combined cycle plants as well as water treatment and renewable power generating facilities. \nDemonstrated experience tuning conventional, combined cycle, or renewable plants. \nWillingness and ability to travel 80% of time, primarily in North America. \nCapable of displaying a high degree of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and competence in day-to-day technical activities. Recognized as an authority in the industry and have demonstrated competence in related fields. \nLegal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.\nPreferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:\nPrevious Ovation DCS experience.\nOur Culture & Commitment to You:\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction\nrecords.\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.\nOur compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $82,800 - $165,000, annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.\nAt Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. 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