Power Plant Mechanic - Lead Role Potential, Rotating Shifts

Direct Energy Business; Bridgeport (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Bridgeport, TX is seeking a skilled Mechanic to provide mechanical maintenance support at our electrical generating power plant. You may perform Lead Mechanic duties in the absence of a Lead Mechanic.

The role covers preventive and diagnostic maintenance, welding, fabricating, machine shop work, and adherence to safety protocols. Collaboration with operations and maintenance teams, and mentoring apprentices, are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with English proficiency.
• 0-3 years in mechanical maintenance or 3 years in similar industrial environment.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment such as boilers and turbines.
• Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Operate machine shop equipment including drill presses and lathes.
• Design and fabricate tools to support maintenance activities.
• Follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Provide guidance to apprentice mechanics.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Machine shop

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP CMMS

Drill presses

Lathes

Boring mills

Job description

NRG Energy in Bridgeport, TX is seeking a skilled Mechanic to provide mechanical maintenance support at our electrical generating power plant. You may perform Lead Mechanic duties in the absence of a Lead Mechanic.

The role covers preventive and diagnostic maintenance, welding, fabricating, machine shop work, and adherence to safety protocols. Collaboration with operations and maintenance teams, and mentoring apprentices, are essential.