Plant Operations Specialist

20 hours ago

Deer Park, Texas, United States NRG Energy Full time
Job Summary:

The Plant Specialist is a key position within NRG Energy, requiring an individual with extensive experience and advanced subject matter knowledge in a power plant. This role involves providing advanced technical support for a given area or type of equipment in the plant, including technical and project management support for the facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining Safety and Environmental compliance for the facility in accordance with NRG Energy Standards and Policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis in area(s) of responsibility
  • Conduct field inspections, field measurements, and equipment walk-downs
  • Ensure company resources are used in a cost-effective manner
  • Oversee, support, monitor, and emphasize the importance of safety and environmental programs and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Participate in and/or lead teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units (i.e., Root Cause Analysis)
  • Initiate/participate in continuous improvement planning and implementation in assigned area(s) of responsibility
  • Prepare written reports in assigned area(s) of responsibility
  • Perform technical duties in area(s) of specialization
  • Coordinate activities with vendors/contractors, outside support groups, and other plant employees
  • Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance activities
  • Provide training to plant operations and maintenance employees (safety, environmental, conduct of operations, etc.)
  • Be proactive with problem recognition, using independent judgment to provide input on ways to solve them
  • Perform testing and analysis using various predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration monitoring, oil analysis, infrared thermography, motor current analysis, ultrasonic monitoring, and equipment balancing and laser alignment
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date predictive maintenance databases
  • Perform maintenance analysis studies, develop and analyze databases, and prepare reports with recommendations using Work Management System as well as other available tools
  • Evaluate preventative and predictive maintenance activities to identify and implement improved processes
  • Provide technical input on due diligence efforts and new projects as they arise
  • Monitor and report project progress and health on regularly established intervals to NRG Energy management
  • Fulfill all internal and external project and program tracking and reporting requirements, including safety, environmental, and NRG Energy program reporting
  • Put form to and manage the implementation of special projects, including developing scope, cost, and schedule
  • Participate in applicable internal and external user groups and implement industry best practices to the fleet as required
Working Conditions:
  • Work in and around rotating equipment, high-voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, high-noise areas, and elevations up to 100 feet
  • Work in all temperatures and climatic conditions, including extreme temperatures
  • Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirator protective equipment
  • Perform duties that require response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week
  • Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and climbing of stairs to reach safety shelters
  • Open office environment when in office
  • Operation of a personal computer
  • Limited business-related travel to NRG Energy and vendor facilities
Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years technical training at an accredited university or technical institute and a minimum of 6 years experience in area(s) of specialization or High School diploma and 8 years experience in a power plant focused on operations, maintenance, or technical field
  • Must have knowledge of Power Plant systems
  • Ability to work effectively in in-plant environments and field site locations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Co-generation plant experience preferred
  • Combined Cycle GE 7EA operation and maintenance experience preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with breakers, exciters, generators, transformers, pumps, fans, motors, switchgear, and miscellaneous electrical equipment
  • Ability to provide technical support for electrical testing, inspection, repair, and development/implementation of technical solutions for in-service power generation components
  • Basic knowledge of power plant systems and operation consistent with level of responsibility
  • Comprehensive knowledge of power plant systems and equipment in area(s) of specialization
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable industry standards and codes
  • Ability to use PC and associated software applications to collect and analyze data and produce spreadsheets, databases, and reports
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform functions in SAP that support job duties and the plant
  • Ability to use basic math and algebra to perform calculations
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts (verbal and written)
  • Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
  • Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions
  • Ability to support and maintain schedule on several concurrent assignments
  • Ability to perform standard calculations in area(s) of specialization
  • Ability to read, create, and follow written policies and procedures
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English
  • Ability to transport and put in place test equipment
  • Requires operation of a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license
  • Uses and maintains technical and professional knowledge, shares that knowledge with others, and recognizes/applies new technology in a cost-effective manner
  • Obtains and applies knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision-making
  • Seeks and understands the customer/client's needs and focuses on meeting and exceeding their expectations
  • Anticipates and accepts changes in the organization and adapts to meet the new requirements
  • Committed to making the workplace safe and environmentally sound
  • Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior
  • Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills
  • Ability to become a subject matter expert for the plant on NRG Energy procedures (i.e., LOTO, Walking & Working Surfaces, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
  • Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, and/or collect data on plant equipment
  • May require lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
  • Required use of PPE as specified

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