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Plant Operator

4 months ago


Houston, Texas, United States NRG Energy, Inc. Full time

Job Summary:

Plant Operator/Operator Trainees operate and monitor auxiliary equipment and systems which support the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound production of electricity.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner steam power plant equipment (i.e. Boiler / Furnace equipment, Turbine/Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment, Fuel Systems, Plant Auxiliary Systems includes valves, pumps, blowers, Environmental Control Process equipment, and Water Treatment Systems).
  • Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
  • Learn proper operating procedures.
  • Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
  • Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
  • Perform routine cleaning of work area.
  • Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company's discretion.

Working Conditions:

Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess or obtain within 60 days an Associate's Degree in Process Technology or related field
  • OR
  • High school diploma and 4 years power plant operations or relevant military experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to operate various switches and valves and knowledge of the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.
  • Ability to work without supervision while carrying out duties.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks or assignments at the same time.
  • Ability to communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others.
  • Ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery- D10 Bulldozer or Track Hoe, etc.
  • Ability to monitor, comprehend, and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
  • Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG's Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
  • Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM's) on equipment.
  • Ability to operate companies vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklift, plant vehicle, etc.) and maintains operating licenses and certifications. TDL is required.
  • Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
  • Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
  • Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
  • Ability to generate work notifications for execution of equipment repair.
  • Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data.
  • Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and analysis on boiler water and make-up demineralizer samples.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • Ability to assist others in performance testing
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