Head Operator

NRG • HOUSTON, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, and grammar.
• Successful completion of Plant Operator Training Program to include on-the-job training or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the-job training (3 years).
• Successful completion of Control Room Operations Training Program or successful demonstration of Control Board Operations through on-the-job training (Gas Plants)
• Must have a City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineers License – or commit to achieve this license within 12 months of transition to the role.
• Knowledge of steam power plant system operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision making and work tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation.
• Ability to work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
• Ability to perform multiple task or assignments at the same time.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions to resolve them based on skill area knowledge of plant operations and equipment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment to direct activities of others and provide job instructions. Influences others toward action or a particular point of view.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, clients, and vendors, equipment, plant, or system conditions.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
• Ability to operate computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data.
• Ability to learn mechanical & electrical controls, equipment and power plant equipment operation.
• Ability to monitor, record, and analyze data available through the use of shift logs, instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to assist others in performance testing.
• Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG’s Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
• Ability to implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.
• Knowledge of Pi Operating System

Responsibilities

• Maintain megawatt generation demands of our Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) while operating the unit in a safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound manner.
• Coordinates work efforts of Plant Operators to ensure all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner, to protect the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and acts as a positive role model, accepts responsibility for crew activities.
• Assist in providing skill enhancement training to other personnel, and on-the-job training to Plant Operators.
• Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.
• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of equipment.
• Properly operate from the Control Room, boilers, main turbines, generators, plant auxiliary equipment, and systems during normal and emergency operation controlling flow and processing of electrical energy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED