I & C Technician

Direct Energy Business; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Deer Park, TX, seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation and control systems supporting safe, reliable operation. The role covers outages, startups, testing and commissioning in a power generation facility.

The ideal candidate will diagnose electrical, instrumentation and process-control systems, read P&IDs, and coordinate with operations and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in power generation or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop sheets, schematics and control wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, control systems and related electrical equipment.
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation and control valves, actuators and positioners.
• Support DCS, CEMS, flame scanners, and turbine/HRSG controls.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and vendor manuals.
• Prepare and execute LOTO packages for startups, outages and testing.
• Keep calibration records and coordinate with operations, contractors and vendors.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls

Electrical maintenance

P&IDs

DCS

LOTO

CEMS

Outage support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in Instrumentation/Electronics

Tools

GE Mark VIe

DCS interfaces

Job description

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Deer Park, TX, US, 77536-2436

Company: NRG

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Position Summary

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plant instrumentation, control systems, and associated electrical equipment supporting safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of the Deer Park power generation facility. The position supports normal operations, planned and forced outages, startups, shutdowns, testing, and commissioning.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, control systems, associated electrical equipment, field devices, wiring, I/O systems, communication networks, and control loops.
• Calibrate and repair pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration, combustion, and analytical instrumentation; maintain control valves, actuators, positioners, and pneumatic systems.
• Support DCS and operator interface systems, CEMS, flame scanners, combustion controls, excitation-system interfaces, protective relay interfaces, turbine controls, HRSGs, generators, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, control wiring drawings, and vendor manuals.
• Prepare and execute LOTO packages; support plant startups, shutdowns, outages, commissioning, functional testing, and post-maintenance testing.
• Maintain accurate calibration, equipment, and work-order records; coordinate work with operations personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in power generation, industrial instrumentation and controls, industrial electrical maintenance, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or process-control systems, with the ability to interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, schematics, and control wiring diagrams.
• Basic computer proficiency, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, weekends, holidays, varied shifts, and outage schedules as required.
• Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card or be able to obtain one before the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field.
• Power generation or combined-cycle plant experience supporting combustion turbines, HRSGs, generators, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining General Electric Mark VIe control systems and Distributed Control Systems.
• Experience with CEMS, turbine instrumentation, combustion controls, flame scanners, control valves, pneumatic systems, outages, commissioning, and startup activities.

Competencies

• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Communicates openly and honestly.
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times.
• Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an operating power plant in indoor and outdoor environments and may include elevated areas, confined spaces, rotating or energized equipment, industrial hazards, and varying weather conditions. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, respond to audible alarms, and wear required PPE and respiratory protection. Callout, overtime, shift coverage, weekend, holiday, and outage support may be required.

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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