Power Plant Combustion Turbine Tech II

nrg Energy; Boling (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Combustion Turbine Technician II to maintain and repair plant instruments, controls, and electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. You will monitor plant systems, perform routine and preventive maintenance, and support training and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience with DCS/PLC, and proficiency in SAP for maintenance and inventory, with willingness to work rotating shifts and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

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

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 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 with internal teams and external partners.
• Perform dual roles the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator during shift activities.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• Engage in safety program activities and housekeeping and general facility preservation.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

PLC

DCS

Electrical systems

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in Instrumentation

Related degree

Tools

SAP

ABB DCS

Bailey DCS

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Combustion Turbine Technician II to maintain and repair plant instruments, controls, and electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. You will monitor plant systems, perform routine and preventive maintenance, and support training and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience with DCS/PLC, and proficiency in SAP for maintenance and inventory, with willingness to work rotating shifts and comply with safety standards.