Field Technician

2 months ago


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

Job Summary:

This position requires a field service technician capable of working independently or in teams on diesel or gaseous-fueled power generation equipment. Requirements include comprehensive technical and electrical-mechanical skills. Works with other NRG Team members to maintain overall equipment reliability with the goal of zero non-start penalties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot controls, switchgear, and accessories such as batteries, battery chargers, heaters, motor, and pumps.
  • Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs for fuel delivery, ignition, lube oil, cooling, exhaust systems, and engine and component repairs as assigned.
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting to electrical contactors, motors, relays, contacts, generator components, and controls as assigned.
  • Respond to monitoring alarms and troubleshoot equipment during emergency power outages and scheduled equipment exercise periods. Must be willing and able to respond to these equipment failures and other high-priority tasks outside of regular business hours to minimize customer outages.
  • Perform fuel tank maintenance, fuel testing, monthly tank, and SPCC inspections, including follow-up and compliance reporting as required.
  • Perform any and all maintenance and housekeeping items necessary to maintain proper function of assets
  • Provide regular updates, including current operational and maintenance activities and resolved issues.
  • Maintain proper records and documentation on equipment status, work history, and recommended future maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of switchgear PLCs, relays, and digital/analog inputs-outputs.
    • Be able to read and understand protection relay event logs (Mostly SEL)
    • Be able to read and download relay settings (settings to be provided by others)
    • Knowledge of Motor Operated Breakers used in closed transition switchgear
    • Knowledge of paralleling switchgear
    • Read and decipher ladder logic
  • Strong AC/DC power skills and the ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.
  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Shall also perform NRG site safety audits as assigned.
  • Establishe and maintain positive relationships with external customers, vendors, and other NRG Employees.
  • Supervise and manage third party contractors performing work on assigned assets
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Perform load testing of company equipment with either load bank or customer load as needed
  • Other duties as assigned
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