Lead Plant Operator

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a plant operator to maintain megawatt generation demands and supervise Plant Operators from the Control Room. The role emphasizes safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of boilers, turbines, generators and associated equipment.

Candidates should have formal plant operator training, control room experience, and must obtain a City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineers License within 12 months. Remote/hybrid options are not stated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, and grammar.
• Successful completion of Plant Operator Training Program to include on-the-job training or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the-job training (3 years).
• Successful completion of Control Room Operations Training Program or successful demonstration of Control Board Operations through on-the-job training (Gas Plants)
• Must have a City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineers License – or commit to achieve this license within 12 months of transition to the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain megawatt generation demands of our Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) while operating the unit in a safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound manner.
• Coordinates work efforts of Plant Operators to ensure all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner, to protect the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of equipment.
• Properly operate from the Control Room, boilers, main turbines, generators, plant auxiliary equipment, and systems during normal and emergency operation controlling flow and processing of electrical energy.

Skills

Plant Operator Training

Control Room Operations

City of Houston License

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pi Operating System

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking a plant operator to maintain megawatt generation demands and supervise Plant Operators from the Control Room. The role emphasizes safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of boilers, turbines, generators and associated equipment.

Candidates should have formal plant operator training, control room experience, and must obtain a City of Houston First Grade Stationary Engineers License within 12 months. Remote/hybrid options are not stated.