Power Plant Operations Technician

NRG Energy, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy, Inc. is seeking an Outside Operator for Ironwood Generating Station in Lebanon, PA. The role focuses on operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a 2x1 combined cycle plant, ensuring safe, reliable startup/shutdown, and adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of power plant experience, strong communication, and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, with ability to lead on projects and coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergent situations.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.
• Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.
• Proficient at Water Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned work in a safe and timely manner.
• Safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Perform facility start-up and shutdown in accordance with established procedures
• Complete all required training on time.
• Ensure Environmental compliance (Air and Water)
• Analyze and report operating irregularities, correcting them whenever possible
• Maintain facility availability
• Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment
• Adhere to all Ironwood Energy Control Program procedures and policies
• Write high voltage switching orders in accordance with prudent utility practices
• Perform high voltage switching as required
• Prepare permits for work as needed
• Enforce all safe work practices utilizing SMS/OSHA/MSHA/LOTO/PFW
• Perform contractor safety indoctrinations
• Update all safety logs
• Enter & Complete work orders and PM’s as assigned utilizing the CMMS
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities on a daily basis
• Interface with contractors and vendors
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures
• Direct and / or assist plant technicians and other personnel in the performance of their duties along with supporting the training and development of the plant technicians
• Actively participates in finding, offering advice and solving problems
• Must be capable of taking the lead on projects
• Abide by all Ironwood Health and Safety program rules and requirements.
• Committed to becoming an active participant in the Ironwood business.
• And all other duties assigned

Skills

Power plant operations

Decision making

Communication

MS Office

Reading drawings

Reports writing

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Water chemistry

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

AA degree preferred

EEI POSS B exam

Job description

NRG Energy, Inc. is seeking an Outside Operator for Ironwood Generating Station in Lebanon, PA. The role focuses on operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a 2x1 combined cycle plant, ensuring safe, reliable startup/shutdown, and adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of power plant experience, strong communication, and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, with ability to lead on projects and coordinate with contractors.