Production Technician

NRG Energy, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician for their Harrison County Energy Center in Marshall, TX. The role involves safe operation and maintenance of the 550 MW natural gas power station, including control room activities, equipment monitoring, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Responsibilities also include routine maintenance, training, and assisting in operational policy development. The position requires teamwork and may involve hazardous materials.
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Job Summary

A shift employee that is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance activities for the Harrison County Energy Center. The facility is a 550 MW natural gas power station in Marshall, Texas.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

+ Ability to work with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner.

+ Perform the required activities of the control room and roving operator watch station, which includes the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; test and treatment of plant water chemistry; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems; electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting; etc.

+ Maintain high professional, personnel, and equipment safety and environmental consciousness while adhering to compliance standards and practices.

+ Maximize plant efficiency and profits without degrading personnel and equipment safety practices, environmental requirements, or concerns for the long-term operation of the plant.

+ Ensure all environmental permit conditions are consistently complied with.

+ 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.

+ Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in the areas of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.

+ Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) which requires proficiency in all modules; (1) Work order module; (2) Purchasing module; (3) Inventory Control module; (4) Timekeeping module.

+ Assist in developing and defining operational policies and procedures as requested.

+ Assist in identifying and implementing plant or profit improvement projects.

+ Assist in developing the annual budget and training plan for plant operations by providing the needs of the plant using your specialized skill or training.

+ Respond quickly to plant conditions or requirements which may involve extended and/or abnormal work hours.

+ Cross train in the required plant disciplines of operations and maintenance, including Electrical; Instrumentation and Controls; and Mechanical skills.

+ Assist in the selection, administration and oversight of contractors, which support plant activities. Examples include but are not limited to: electrical, mechanical, and gas maintenance activities, janitorial, building and grounds, predicative maintenance, HVAC, etc.

+ Operate company vehicles including trucks, forklifts and other mobile equipment.

+ Perform plant housekeeping functions.

+ Will involve work with OSHA classified hazardous materials

Working Conditions

+ Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures.

+ Perform duties around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 100 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.

+ Work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callouts.

Minimum Requirements

+ Associate degree in Process Technology, Power Plant Technology, Instrumentation/Controls, Industrial Electronics or related field OR 2 years’ equivalent industrial experience in Instrumentation/Controls, Industrial Electronics, or Process Technician

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Must be able to read and comprehend extensive written procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in power plant operations or maintenance in gas and/or steam turbines with a detailed overall knowledge of power plant equipment and its operation, including theory.

+ Significant experience or ability to be versatile in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications.

+ Five (5) years’ work experience in instrumentation or ICE (Instrumentation Controls Electrical)

Additional KSAs

+ Qualify and maintain qualification as a control room and roving operator.

+ Work extended hours when required.

+ Complete plant qualification program to the level of Control Room Operator.

+ Productively work independently and as an overall integral plant staff team member.

+ Work outdoors in all types of weather.

+ Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG’s Tag Out/Lock Out procedure

Physical Requirements

Demand

Frequency

+ Must pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug and alcohol test.

Constant

+ Must have the ability to distinguish between colors; to climb ladders and to work at heights of up to -100 feet above the ground; to close and open large valves and breakers; operate various size components from small electrical switches to computer keyboards; to perform chemical sampling procedures; and ability to "handle" quick changing situations under stress

Constant

+ Must be capable of performing work requiring safety equipment including switching suits, fall protection, chemical suits, goggles, respirators, and any other equipment identified for the safe operation and maintenance of the plant.

Constant

+ Travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by automobile and commercial airlines.

Occasional

Statement

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Human Resources.

Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

About the Company:
NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry:
Energy and Utilities

Founded:
1989

Website:
http://www.nrgenergy.com