Power Generation Maintenance Technician

Direct Energy Business; Harrisville (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG is hiring a mechanical maintenance technician in Harrisville, RI. You will maintain and repair equipment at an electrical generating plant, working with a collaborative team to ensure uptime and reliability.

The role requires hands-on skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision tools. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with English proficiency.
• 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in power plant or industrial setting.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and repair plant equipment (boilers, turbines, pumps, valves).
• Replace bearings, seals and related components in rotating machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Operate shop tools and alignments per blueprints and specs.
• Develop equipment spare parts lists and PM procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

PC literacy

Reading blueprints

Math & geometry

Diagnosing equipment

Education

Associates degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Machine shop equipment

Job description

NRG is hiring a mechanical maintenance technician in Harrisville, RI. You will maintain and repair equipment at an electrical generating plant, working with a collaborative team to ensure uptime and reliability.

The role requires hands-on skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to read blueprints and use precision tools. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work rotating shifts.