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! Responsible for tracking plant performance parameters; coordinating appropriate testing to determine root cause of problems; providing system or equipment technical support and performance testing; project management; and, recommending appropriate and cost-effective solutions to correct problems and/or improve efficiency. Position will be filled as technical specialist or engineer depending or skills and qualifications. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performs calculations in appropriate engineering discipline.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performs field inspections and takes field measurements.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensures company resources are used in a cost-effective manner.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs and ensures regulatory compliance.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Participates and/or leads teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units; may be required to direct the work activities of others.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepares equipment and system procurement specifications.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performs technical/economic evaluations on system and equipment proposals and coordinates evaluations with Procurement.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepares construction, installation, maintenance and repair specifications.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performs project management from conception to completion.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Supports operations and maintenance with problem solving, information requests, change analysis, root cause investigations, equipment performance, failure analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support projects with engineering expertise for specification, design and construction of projects in accordance with plant requirements, QA/QC, quality plans and regulatory codes.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensures designs are safe and comply with applicable codes and standards.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepares operating instructions as required.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Uses AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Sketch up as required.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Reviews engineering design standards, guidelines, and procedures.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepares/maintains drawings, manuals and other documentation.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide technical direction and supervision for NRG crews and contractors performing site maintenance and construction work.</li> </ul> Working Conditions: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Normal office environment and/or out of doors work environment including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work overtime and non-standard hours as required.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires occasional travel.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.).</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals and hot equipment/environments.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires operation of a personal computer.</li> </ul> Minimum Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university OR minimum of 1-2 years of experience in power plant engineering or industrial facilities.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid Texas Driver’s License required.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">5-10 years of experience.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree PREFERRED</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Turbine experience preferred but not required.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic knowledge of power plant systems and operation consistent with level of responsibility.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Detailed knowledge of power plant systems and equipment in appropriate engineering discipline.</li> </ul> Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to understand and interpret drawings and specifications.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable industry and company standards and codes</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to use PC and associated software applications (MS Office) to collect and analyze data and produce spreadsheets, databases, and reports.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts (verbal and written).</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to support and maintain schedule on several concurrent assignments</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read, write and understand English.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to perform economic analyses.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to use AutoCAD, Solid Works, Sketch up and other applications.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Committed to making the workplace safe and environmentally sound.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.</li> </ul> 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.

Plant Specialist (Boling-lago, TX, US, 77420) @ NRG

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