Power Plant Instrumentation & Controls Technician

NRG Energy; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is looking for an Instrumentation Technician in Victoria, Texas, to provide maintenance support for boiler, turbine, and generator instrumentation. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain all relevant equipment while ensuring safety protocols.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, or GED, and at least five years of experience in electronics and instrumentation maintenance. This is a full-time role with various responsibilities and requires physical capability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electricity.
• Five years' experience in electronics and instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to plant instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain protective relays and control systems.
• Interact and repair high voltage equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electricity knowledge

Control systems maintenance

Troubleshooting ability

Mathematical application

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in electrical technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Hand tools

Job description

NRG Energy is looking for an Instrumentation Technician in Victoria, Texas, to provide maintenance support for boiler, turbine, and generator instrumentation. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain all relevant equipment while ensuring safety protocols.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, or GED, and at least five years of experience in electronics and instrumentation maintenance. This is a full-time role with various responsibilities and requires physical capability to work in challenging environments.