Power Plant Operator: Control Room & Field Ops

NRG Energy; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Rhode Island is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure the safe, efficient generation of electricity and steam, combining field duties with control-room operations. The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment, starting and stopping processes, and maintaining records of plant conditions to support safe, reliable performance.

Applicants should have 0-3 years of plant operator experience, be capable of completing the CRO qualification card, and work within an industrial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-3 years plant operator experience in a power plant environment.
• Must be able to complete the CRO qualification card and progression pathway.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and monitor power plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient performance.
• Execute plant startup, shutdown and load control; perform emergency operations as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines, LO TO procedures, and document plant conditions for supervision.

Skills

Plant operations

Safety compliance

LOTO knowledge

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

NRG Energy in Rhode Island is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure the safe, efficient generation of electricity and steam, combining field duties with control-room operations. The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment, starting and stopping processes, and maintaining records of plant conditions to support safe, reliable performance.

Applicants should have 0-3 years of plant operator experience, be capable of completing the CRO qualification card, and work within an industrial