Combustion Turbine Technician II

Direct Energy Business; Boling (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks an IC&E/Combustion Turbine Technician to maintain and repair plant instruments, controls, and electrical systems with emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental compliance. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant systems, including DCS/PLC networks, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of power plant experience or an associate degree in instrumentation, valid driver's license, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years power plant experience, or an Associate degree with 2 years related industrial experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant instruments, controls, and electrical systems to meet operational goals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues across DCS/PLC-based equipment.
• Switch electrical equipment up to 230 kV and support safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with teams and contractors for maintenance and improvements.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

DCS/PLC

SAP

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED + 3 years plant experience

Associates’ degree in Instrumentation or related field + 2 years experience

Tools

DCS

PLC

SAP

Job description

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location:

Boling-lago, TX, US, 77420

Company: NRG

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!

Job Summary

The IC&E/ Combustion Turbine Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, controls, and electrical systems at the plant in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment, including distributed control systems, to meet operational goals.
• Maintain high safety standards and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV.
• Assist in training, procedure development, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiently use SAP for maintenance and inventory, interpret technical data, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners (e.g., CAISO, SCE, AEP, CenterPoint, TCEQ, TexasRE, & ERCOT).
• Perform duel roles the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner. Activities include the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; testing and treatment of plant water; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• 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.

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

• High School diploma or GED and 3 years’ related power plant experience
• OR
• Associates’ degree in Instrumentation or related degree and 2 years’ related industrial/process experience
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Successful candidates must receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre-employment assessment test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience including instrumentation systems, preferably P.L.C., ABB and Bailey DCS.t or comparable industry.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in reading and interpreting logic diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals; experienced with DCS, PLCs, and plant monitoring systems.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to make sound decisions independently in high-pressure situations.
• Safety & Compliance: Knowledgeable in Lockout/Tagout procedures, emergency protocols, and plant safety standards.
• Teamwork & Communication: Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to lead, collaborate, and influence others in a team environment.
• Operational Versatility: Capable of multitasking, performing calculations, and learning complex mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the operation of power plant IC&E systems, including instrumentation, controls, and electrical skills

Physical Requirements (Demand And Frequency)

• Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callout 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Ability to work in mentally stressful environments: must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.
• Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.
• Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.
• Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.
• Performance of duties may cause frequent jarring of the body.
• Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.e.…steel-toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.
• Ability to discern assorted colors.

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.

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Nearest Major Market:

Houston