Power Plant Operator: Turbines, Controls & Safety

Direct Energy Business; Cleburne (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NRG Energy is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient and compliant generation of electricity and steam. You will monitor, control and start or shut down equipment in both field and control room environments.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, maintaining logs, following LOTO and safety procedures, and communicating plant conditions to supervisors. This role includes a structured progression from Plant Operator to Control Room Operator and requires DOT drug testing.

Qualifications

• Operate and monitor plant equipment in a safe and reliable manner.
• Maintain CRO/shift logs and respond to dispatcher orders.
• Complete training and qualification cards for CRO progression.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.
• DOT PHMSA covered position; follow PPE protocols.

Responsabilités

• Operate, inspect, and monitor power plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
• In the control room, regulate turbines, generators, HRSGs, and auxiliary equipment; maintain proper steam temperature/pressure and fuel supply.
• Execute plant startup, shutdown, and load control; perform emergency operations to safeguard electric service.
• Observe variations in operating conditions; interpret instrument readings to troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain CRO/shift logs and respond to dispatcher orders in real time.
• Generate/review work requests for equipment repair and assist maintenance personnel.
• Follow safety guidelines and equipment clearance procedures (LOTO) and PPE usage.
• Communicate plant conditions clearly to supervision and team members.

Connaissances

LOTO proficiency

HMIs operation

Control Room operation

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

HMIs

Description du poste

NRG Energy is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient and compliant generation of electricity and steam. You will monitor, control and start or shut down equipment in both field and control room environments.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, maintaining logs, following LOTO and safety procedures, and communicating plant conditions to supervisors. This role includes a structured progression from Plant Operator to Control Room Operator and requires DOT drug testing.