Plant Technician Ops

Direct Energy Business; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG’s Ironwood Generating Station in Lebanon, PA seeks an Operations and Maintenance Technician to perform safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a 2x1 combined cycle power plant with Siemens 501G turbines. The role covers start-up/shutdown, environmental compliance, and coordination with contractors on a rotating 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of safety, logging and reporting operating conditions, and leading technical tasks while

Qualifications

• 3-5 years power plant operations experience
• Dependable, self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent communication skills including 3-Way communications and phonetic alphabet
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills and abilities
• Experience operating mobile equipment (high lift, forklift) and industrial equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform facility start-up and shutdown per procedures.
• Maintain environmental compliance (Air and Water).
• Enter and complete work orders and PMs using CMMS.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities daily; interface with contractors and vendors

Skills

Power plant ops

Emergency decisions

Communication skills

MS Office

Read drawings/one-lines

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

Water chemistry

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

EEI Combo POSS B exam

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Lebanon, PA, US, 17042-9178

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.

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Job Overview

OUTSIDE Operator:

Ironwood Generating Station, located in Lebanon, PA is recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the operations of a 2x1 combined cycle power plant consisting of Siemens 501G turbines and associated equipment. This position is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility while assigned on shift or while assigned to the maintenance team. These responsibilities include, but is not limited to Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, brine concentrators, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment. Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned work in a safe and timely manner.
• Safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Perform facility start-up and shutdown in accordance with established procedures
• Complete all required training on time.
• Ensure Environmental compliance (Air and Water)
• Analyze and report operating irregularities, correcting them whenever possible
• Maintain facility availability
• Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment
• Adhere to all Ironwood Energy Control Program procedures and policies
• Write high voltage switching orders in accordance with prudent utility practices
• Perform high voltage switching as required
• Prepare permits for work as needed
• Enforce all safe work practices utilizing SMS/OSHA/MSHA/LOTO/PFW
• Perform contractor safety indoctrinations
• Update all safety logs
• Enter & Complete work orders and PM’s as assigned utilizing the CMMS
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities on a daily basis
• Interface with contractors and vendors
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures
• Direct and / or assist plant technicians and other personnel in the performance of their duties along with supporting the training and development of the plant technicians
• Actively participates in finding, offering advice and solving problems
• Must be capable of taking the lead on projects
• Abide by all Ironwood Health and Safety program rules and requirements.
• Committed to becoming an active participant in the Ironwood business.
• And all other duties assigned

Required Skills

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergent situations.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.
• Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.
• Proficient at Water Chemistry.

Experience

• 3-5 years power plant operations experience or equivalent.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated and capable of working with limited supervision
• Excellent communication skills- including 3-Way communications and Phonetic alphabet
• Mechanical trouble shooting skills & abilities
• Experience operating various types of mobile equipment ie: high lift, fork lift
• Experience with operating industrial equipment ie: hydraulic presses, industrial mill equipment, alignment tools
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment ie: pumps, motors, actuator

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred.
• Must successfully pass the EEI (Edison Electric Institute) Combo POSS B exam

Physical Requirements

• Able to work overtime as needed to support plant operations and maintenance
• Able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule including week-ends, holidays & call outs
• Ability to cross train in all areas of the plant and attend off site training as assigned by operations manager
• Ability to complete all assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in all types of adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat
• Capable of performing moderate outdoor manual labor including but not limited to climbing stairs and lifting up to 70lbs.
• Able to climb ladders of various sizes and work at elevated heights

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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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