Combustion Turbine Tech II
About The Position
As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future! Job Summary: The IC&E/ Combustion Turbine Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, controls, and electrical systems at the plant in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment. This position will be filled as a Combustion Turbine Tech I or II, based on experience.
Requirements
- Combustion Turbine Tech I
- High School diploma or GED and 3 years' related power plant experience
- OR
- Associates' degree in Instrumentation or related degree and 2 years' related industrial/process experience
- Valid State Driver's License
- Successful candidates must receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre-employment assessment test.
- Combustion Turbine Tech II
- High School diploma or GED and 2 years' related power plant experience
- OR
- Associates' degree in Instrumentation or related degree and 0 years' related power plant experience
- Valid State Driver's License
- Successful candidates must receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre-employment assessment test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience including instrumentation systems, preferably P.L.C., ABB and Bailey DCS.t or comparable industry.
- Associates' degree in Instrumentation or related degree and at least 1 year of related power plant experience
Responsibilities
- Start up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment, including distributed control systems, to meet operational goals.
- Maintain high safety standards and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV.
- Assist in training, procedure development, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiently use SAP for maintenance and inventory, interpret technical data, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners (e.g., CAISO, SCE, AEP, CenterPoint, TCEQ, TexasRE, & ERCOT).
- Perform duel roles the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner. Activities include the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; testing and treatment of plant water; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems.
- Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
- Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities that include but are not limited to; industrial safety program activities; routine maintenance tasks; housekeeping and general facility preservation; and whatever other activity you are directed to perform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Utilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
