While there are a multitude of engineering roles at Mirant, jobs generally fall into two categories: specialty engineering jobs that support the entire power generating fleet, and those that support individual generating plants.

Fleet Engineers»Engineering positions for the fleet are located at Atlanta headquarters and at the Mirant Operations Center in Landover, Md. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting with major fleet maintenance projects and equipment implementations;
• Translating the needs of the business into engineering projects to support those goals;
• Making recommendations on processes, improvements, equipment and resources, and managing vendors accordingly;
• Conducting value analysis to determine if projects should be approved or deferred, and outlining budget requirements;
• Assisting plants with development of environmental quality programs and standards;
• Overseeing laboratory work and providing consultation on solutions; and
• Serving as a "go-to" resource for engineering knowledge, technical standards and specifications, and other expertise associated with operating the fleet.

Plant Engineers»Plant engineers are located within each generating station. Their primary role is to help maintain and improve plant performance to meet corporate goals and regulatory compliance. Duties include: Ensuring the plant operates as reliably and efficiently as possible; Testing and calibrating instrumentation and equipment to yield optimum performance; Troubleshooting problems and providing recommendations for fixes and improvements; Designing and implementing special projects such as environmental or other system improvements and fleet modernization initiatives; Procurement of parts and materials; and Contractor oversight. Engineers wishing to advance beyond the plant into a more fleetwide or specialist role have the potential to do so. In general, career opportunities abound for entry-level plant engineers.

What makes this a great group to work in?

For one thing, the projects are interesting and challenging. For example, Mirant has committed $1.6 billion for environmental upgrades at our three Maryland plants. In Virginia, we conceived an exciting, patent-pending solution for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions with trona, a baking soda-like substance. And in New England, we implemented a "steam tie" that enables us to pipe steam byproduct to customers who wish to purchase it for heating and cooling systems - thus creating a new, environmentally responsible market opportunity. These are just a few of the ways we are improving out plants every day.

The deep level of knowledge amassed by Mirant engineers is highly sought after and valued, not only within Mirant, but also from vendor partners and community leaders seeking answers and advice relative to local plant operations. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, this is it. Not only that, the work is varied and challenging. You'll be exposed to industry "best practices," and you'll have the opportunity to share your insight and ideas with company leaders - who truly want to hear what you have to say. Sound, well thought-out strategies are always appreciated and considered.

Life at the Atlanta Corporate office»

We share ideas and work collaboratively to solve business challenges. The group gets together quarterly for some bonding time. And we look out for one another, which means you can actually take time off when you need to and not worry about what’s happening at the office. It might sound cliché, but work/life balance is a genuine pursuit around here, not an empty promise.

Life at the Generating Stations»Maintaining commercial availability requires a high level of interaction among station employees. Teamwork and a sound regimen help ensure that everything is in working order and that we have all the necessary resources (i.e., fuel, spare parts, etc.) to produce power efficiently. It is often necessary to work overtime. And it can’t be stated enough: safety is always top-of-mind, so we talk frequently about safety issues, alerting each other to potential hazards. In general, station employees are a close-knit group: we rely on each other and look out for one another.

Who's the Boss?

Mirant Engineering positions fall within one of two reporting chains led by Robert Patrick and Mike Ammer.

Robert Patrick leads the Engineering and Projects Services group, which focuses on project engineering, development, and implementation in addition to managing Mirant's external engineering resources. Robert's team also performs planning and engineering studies as part of technical strategies for environmental compliance, expansion requirements and performance improvements.

Mike Ammer is Senior Director Production Services. His group supports the operations and maintenance of the plants by focusing our reliability and efficiency programs across the fleet, as well as standardizing our Project Controls to include Quality Assurance and Quality Controls programs.