Senior Power Plant Reliability & Performance Engineer

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Thompsons (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical support for station process groups, ensuring safe, efficient plant operation and data-driven improvements. The role covers inspections, reporting, troubleshooting, and outage coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in steam or gas turbine environments, vibration analysis experience, and proficiency with SAP S4, PI System, and MS Office. Expect cross-functional teamwork and safety-focused engagement.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• 8+ years engineering experience in steam or gas turbine equipment.
• Experience in vibration analysis and balancing of large rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to station process groups to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Conduct inspections, develop reports, and perform troubleshooting.
• Coordinate repair activities on power plant systems.
• Develop and present performance reports for key metrics.
• Lead teams on problem areas for generating units.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support safety programs.
• Interface with vendors/contractors and oversee outages.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Power plant systems

Report writing

PI System

SAP S4

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP S4

PI System

MS Project

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical support for station process groups, ensuring safe, efficient plant operation and data-driven improvements. The role covers inspections, reporting, troubleshooting, and outage coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in steam or gas turbine environments, vibration analysis experience, and proficiency with SAP S4, PI System, and MS Office. Expect cross-functional teamwork and safety-focused engagement.