Plant Engineer

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. About This Role: Crusoe is seeking a dynamic and skilled Operations Plant Engineer to oversee the operations of natural gas turbines vital for power delivery to our state-of-the-art data centers. This role ensures the smooth operation, maintenance, and efficiency of power generation assets at our facilities, bridging the gap between high-level engineering design and day-to-day operational excellence. You will serve as the technical authority on-site, providing the expertise necessary to maintain high availability for our mission-critical AI infrastructure. This is a high-impact role for an engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges in a fast-paced, vertically integrated energy environment. What You’ll Be Working On - Plant Engineering & Design: Lead plant engineering design initiatives and oversee capital projects from conception through execution. - Compliance Leadership: Ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations and NERC compliance standards for power generation. - Technical Troubleshooting: Provide expert technical guidance to resolve and prevent equipment problems, acting as a consultant for Operations and Maintenance personnel. - Root Cause Analysis: Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to ensure appropriate and timely corrective actions. - Performance Monitoring: Analyze and monitor plant and system performance by assessing operational and maintenance data to maximize efficiency. - Maintenance Strategy: Develop and review Planned Maintenance (PM) activities to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. - Contractor Management: Direct the activities of third-party contractors to ensure absolute compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules. - Project Controls: Write detailed project scopes and material specifications while providing budgetary support for assigned capital and O&M projects. What You’ll Bring to the Team: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - Turbine Expertise: Prior experience with turbine operations, preferably within power delivery systems or heavy industrial environments. - Infrastructure Knowledge: A strong understanding of data center infrastructure and integrated energy systems. - Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to resolve plant operational issues by applying technical expertise to identify root causes of failures. - Project Management: Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle administrative duties in a high-stakes environment. - Communication: Strong teamwork abilities with the skill to translate technical issues for diverse stakeholders. - Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive pos