Power Plant Equipment Operator

NRG Energy; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Pekin, Illinois, seeks an Equipment Operator to manage boiler and associated plant systems under supervision. You will inspect equipment, monitor control room indicators, and help maintain safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, logkeeping, and supporting outages while coordinating with station personnel and contractors. The role emphasizes hands-on operation, documentation, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of job safety requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment under supervision for efficiency and safety.
• Monitor conditions using control room indicators and test equipment.
• Read and implement information from manuals, P&IDs, and procedures.
• Inspect and report on plant equipment; support outages and maintenance.
• Prepare work permits and ensure safe permit-to-work practices.
• Perform routine chemical analysis of plant water and maintain quality.
• Maintain logs, check sheets, and change charts for daily operations.
• Assist in planning jobs and training of other operators.

Skills

Job safety knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in industrial field

Job description

NRG Energy in Pekin, Illinois, seeks an Equipment Operator to manage boiler and associated plant systems under supervision. You will inspect equipment, monitor control room indicators, and help maintain safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, logkeeping, and supporting outages while coordinating with station personnel and contractors. The role emphasizes hands-on operation, documentation, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.